Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education 6th Edition – Oermann & Gaberson (Paperback)

Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education, Sixth Edition by Marilyn H. Oermann and Kathleen B. Gaberson is the Springer Publishing paperback that nurse educators use to design tests, write items, evaluate clinical performance and set fair academic policies.

This is the classic text on assessment for nursing faculty. It explains measurement concepts, test blueprints, writing every type of item including Next Generation NCLEX-style questions, assembling and scoring tests, item analysis, grading written work with rubrics, and the ethical and legal issues around cheating, grading and progression. An entire section covers clinical evaluation, including simulation, high-stakes assessment, distance clinical settings and remote evaluation of performance. The sixth edition expands item analysis, online testing, working with part-time clinical educators and preceptors, and designing academic integrity policies.

What's included

• Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education, Sixth Edition
• Authors: Marilyn H. Oermann, Kathleen B. Gaberson and colleagues
• Paperback, published by Springer Publishing Company
• ISBN-13 9780826135742
• Meets NLN Certified Nurse Educator Competency 3: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
• Instructor’s manual and chapter slides available from the publisher; purchase includes digital access

Who it's for

Nursing faculty in academic programs, clinical nurse educators and preceptors, MSN and DNP students in a nursing education track, candidates preparing for the NLN CNE or CNEcl certification exams, and staff development educators who write competency assessments.

Why this edition

The sixth edition is the first to address Next Generation NCLEX item types and the growth of online and remote clinical evaluation, both of which changed how nursing programs test. It is the text most often cited in CNE exam blueprints for the assessment competency. Faculty keep it as a reference each time they build a new exam or revise a clinical evaluation tool.

Frequently asked questions

Does this edition cover Next Generation NCLEX item writing?

Yes. The sixth edition includes guidance on creating next-generation NCLEX-style items alongside traditional formats.

Is this useful for the CNE exam?

Yes. The book maps to NLN Certified Nurse Educator Competency 3 and is a standard reference for that section.

Does it cover clinical evaluation, not just written tests?

Yes. A full section covers clinical evaluation methods, simulation, high-stakes evaluation and remote assessment of clinical performance.

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