WEBVTT 00:00:08.791 --> 00:00:10.110 position:50% align:middle - [Jason] Well, welcome back, everybody. 00:00:10.110 --> 00:00:12.060 position:50% align:middle I hope you didn't fall asleep as well. 00:00:12.060 --> 00:00:13.920 position:50% align:middle That was seven sessions. 00:00:13.920 --> 00:00:16.319 position:50% align:middle I think we've answered 41 questions. 00:00:16.500 --> 00:00:20.206 position:50% align:middle We just have about 33 minutes left to go. 00:00:20.206 --> 00:00:21.626 position:50% align:middle This is the home stretch. 00:00:21.740 --> 00:00:24.685 position:50% align:middle So, Jacklyn, I'm going to start with you. 00:00:24.970 --> 00:00:31.060 position:50% align:middle One of the attendees noted that during COVID, students were very accustomed to taking exams at home, 00:00:31.060 --> 00:00:34.069 position:50% align:middle in which case they might eat or drink during testing. 00:00:34.420 --> 00:00:37.765 position:50% align:middle Are foods or fluids allowed at the testing center? 00:00:39.372 --> 00:00:43.948 position:50% align:middle - [Jacklyn] Yeah. I believe we all became accustomed to certain changes during the pandemic. 00:00:44.561 --> 00:00:47.853 position:50% align:middle Drinking and eating in front of the computer screen is definitely one of them. 00:00:48.290 --> 00:00:52.100 position:50% align:middle Though prior to the pandemic, candidates were not allowed to bring food or drink 00:00:52.100 --> 00:00:56.520 position:50% align:middle into the testing room, and that policy still remains. 00:00:56.520 --> 00:01:03.643 position:50% align:middle However, candidates can bring snacks or drinks to keep in their locker and may access them during their break. 00:01:06.215 --> 00:01:07.434 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. 00:01:07.830 --> 00:01:10.013 position:50% align:middle Aly, this question is for you. 00:01:10.320 --> 00:01:16.200 position:50% align:middle The attendees note that they would normally expect nurses to be able to look up medications that they're 00:01:16.200 --> 00:01:17.601 position:50% align:middle not familiar with. 00:01:17.730 --> 00:01:21.680 position:50% align:middle Therefore, on the exam, will they need to know specific medications or just 00:01:21.680 --> 00:01:24.092 position:50% align:middle categories or classes of medications? 00:01:26.174 --> 00:01:27.100 position:50% align:middle - [Aly] Thanks, Jason. 00:01:27.100 --> 00:01:34.290 position:50% align:middle So candidates taking the REx-PN should anticipate pharmacological questions maybe focused on specific 00:01:34.290 --> 00:01:37.041 position:50% align:middle medications or medication categories. 00:01:37.160 --> 00:01:40.407 position:50% align:middle So they would want to be familiar with both. 00:01:43.061 --> 00:01:44.349 position:50% align:middle - Fantastic. 00:01:44.430 --> 00:01:48.620 position:50% align:middle Shu-chuan, there may be a research project in this one for you. 00:01:48.700 --> 00:01:53.834 position:50% align:middle Does the speed of a candidate's response contribute at all to their ability estimate? 00:01:54.743 --> 00:01:56.068 position:50% align:middle - [Shu-chuan] Well, thank you, Jason. 00:01:56.350 --> 00:01:57.882 position:50% align:middle This is a nice question. 00:01:58.130 --> 00:02:00.674 position:50% align:middle Yeah, I will turn it into a research topic. 00:02:00.886 --> 00:02:03.237 position:50% align:middle The answer to the question is no. 00:02:03.760 --> 00:02:08.906 position:50% align:middle The speed of your response won't contribute to your ability estimate. 00:02:09.410 --> 00:02:15.291 position:50% align:middle Remember, all candidates have 4 hours to answer at most 150 questions. 00:02:15.810 --> 00:02:21.331 position:50% align:middle You won't get higher ability estimate by responding to questions more quickly. 00:02:24.777 --> 00:02:25.970 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Shu-chuan. 00:02:26.610 --> 00:02:33.060 position:50% align:middle Aly, during your earlier presentation on the practice analysis, you mentioned the management of central 00:02:33.060 --> 00:02:38.849 position:50% align:middle venous access devices as an activity statement under pharmacological and parenteral therapies. 00:02:39.040 --> 00:02:41.776 position:50% align:middle Attendees noted that they didn't see it there in the test plan. 00:02:41.776 --> 00:02:44.480 position:50% align:middle Could you clarify if that is something on the test? 00:02:45.916 --> 00:02:47.908 position:50% align:middle - Yeah. Actually, I apologize. 00:02:48.320 --> 00:02:54.541 position:50% align:middle This activity statement is in physiological adaptation, test plan Category 8. 00:02:55.197 --> 00:03:01.204 position:50% align:middle And specifically, the activity statement is, assist with invasive procedures/ 00:03:01.204 --> 00:03:04.736 position:50% align:middle with central line listed as one of those. 00:03:04.838 --> 00:03:11.420 position:50% align:middle And there's data from the practice analysis that reflects this is an activity statement that entry-level 00:03:11.420 --> 00:03:14.338 position:50% align:middle LPN RPNs are performing. 00:03:14.460 --> 00:03:26.640 position:50% align:middle The RPNs performing this activity rated it as an average of 4.46 on a scale of 1.5. 00:03:26.640 --> 00:03:33.419 position:50% align:middle So that is implying that this activity is important in safe and effective delivery of entry-level 00:03:33.419 --> 00:03:35.525 position:50% align:middle RPN LPN nursing. 00:03:37.740 --> 00:03:38.838 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Aly. 00:03:39.020 --> 00:03:43.943 position:50% align:middle Jacklyn, a question for you concerning results, which is, I think you already answered, 00:03:43.943 --> 00:03:46.660 position:50% align:middle how long it might take for a candidate to see results. 00:03:46.750 --> 00:03:49.840 position:50% align:middle But how does the candidate actually receive results? 00:03:49.840 --> 00:03:51.560 position:50% align:middle Is it like an email? 00:03:51.560 --> 00:03:56.820 position:50% align:middle Or maybe it comes hardcopy in the mail, thin envelope, you pass, thicker envelope, 00:03:56.820 --> 00:03:57.939 position:50% align:middle maybe you didn't? 00:03:59.188 --> 00:04:00.926 position:50% align:middle - Right, valid question, Jason. 00:04:01.070 --> 00:04:06.784 position:50% align:middle So similar to my response earlier, it's going to depend on the nursing regulatory body. 00:04:06.940 --> 00:04:12.615 position:50% align:middle So I mentioned earlier that results will come to the candidates from their NRB, 00:04:12.615 --> 00:04:13.960 position:50% align:middle your nursing regulatory body. 00:04:13.960 --> 00:04:20.800 position:50% align:middle So for the REx-PN, it will come from College of Nurses of Ontario or the British Columbia College of Nurses 00:04:20.800 --> 00:04:22.877 position:50% align:middle and Midwives, or BCCNM. 00:04:23.130 --> 00:04:28.130 position:50% align:middle So now the format in which they receive their result will be determined by that NRB. 00:04:28.130 --> 00:04:33.987 position:50% align:middle So candidates should inquire directly with the CNO or BCCNM about their results. 00:04:36.597 --> 00:04:38.019 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. 00:04:38.080 --> 00:04:44.730 position:50% align:middle I'm going to ask this next question first to Aly and then next to Hong, which is are there any resources 00:04:44.730 --> 00:04:51.077 position:50% align:middle that would help students or candidates understand the criteria for passing or failing this exam? 00:04:53.468 --> 00:04:54.965 position:50% align:middle - So, I'll go first. 00:04:54.965 --> 00:04:59.829 position:50% align:middle And when you're looking at the REx-PN test plan that's found on the website, 00:04:59.829 --> 00:05:03.880 position:50% align:middle there is a lot of information for the candidate that they can use to, you know, 00:05:03.880 --> 00:05:10.200 position:50% align:middle feel prepared for passing the exam, and you want to consider this as a study guide or, you know, 00:05:10.200 --> 00:05:11.514 position:50% align:middle a test blueprint. 00:05:12.353 --> 00:05:17.673 position:50% align:middle The test plan has a breakdown of the percentages for each test point category that all test takers will 00:05:17.673 --> 00:05:20.770 position:50% align:middle receive regardless of the length of their exam. 00:05:20.990 --> 00:05:24.835 position:50% align:middle And in each section, you will also find a listing of the associated 00:05:24.835 --> 00:05:30.507 position:50% align:middle activity statements as well as related nursing content that they may find on the exam. 00:05:32.140 --> 00:05:37.810 position:50% align:middle Additionally, there is this section on the test plan related to the administration of the REx-PN, which has 00:05:37.810 --> 00:05:44.810 position:50% align:middle information about CAT, exam link, passing standard, which might also be helpful for students to feel 00:05:44.810 --> 00:05:46.629 position:50% align:middle prepared to pass the exam. 00:05:46.880 --> 00:05:50.246 position:50% align:middle And this is, you know, available for download on the website. 00:05:51.440 --> 00:06:00.048 position:50% align:middle Another thing to consider for those that would want a more in-depth look and feel of the REx-PN exam would be 00:06:00.048 --> 00:06:01.897 position:50% align:middle to use the practice exam. 00:06:02.395 --> 00:06:09.372 position:50% align:middle So that's a little bit of information about passing, and then I'll hand it back to you. 00:06:09.473 --> 00:06:12.190 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Aly. Hong, is there anything you'd like to add? 00:06:13.041 --> 00:06:14.927 position:50% align:middle - [Hong] Thank you, Jason. Yes. 00:06:15.280 --> 00:06:22.730 position:50% align:middle For understanding passing and fail, I will recommend one video saying "REx-PN Using CAT," 00:06:22.730 --> 00:06:24.560 position:50% align:middle which is on our website. 00:06:24.560 --> 00:06:26.570 position:50% align:middle It's about five minutes video. 00:06:26.570 --> 00:06:27.542 position:50% align:middle I recommend that. 00:06:27.542 --> 00:06:34.265 position:50% align:middle You can play this video to your students so they can better understand which means pass, which means fail. 00:06:34.800 --> 00:06:41.440 position:50% align:middle Another thing I want to mention is, if a student fail exam, they will receive CPR, 00:06:41.440 --> 00:06:43.939 position:50% align:middle Candidate Performance Report. 00:06:44.040 --> 00:06:51.150 position:50% align:middle In that report, for failed student, they will specify in each of eight content area, 00:06:51.150 --> 00:06:57.410 position:50% align:middle whether their performance is close to the cut, below the cut, or above the cut. 00:06:57.511 --> 00:07:04.520 position:50% align:middle So they can get some kind of diagnostic information from this report, so they can better use their time 00:07:04.520 --> 00:07:06.746 position:50% align:middle to review those content. 00:07:09.089 --> 00:07:12.995 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Hong. Jacklyn, a couple of questions for you. 00:07:12.995 --> 00:07:18.600 position:50% align:middle Aly had mentioned the practice exam, is that available already on the REx-PN website? 00:07:18.703 --> 00:07:22.637 position:50% align:middle And also, second question related to it, does it use CAT? 00:07:24.249 --> 00:07:24.954 position:50% align:middle - Great question. 00:07:24.954 --> 00:07:28.512 position:50% align:middle So the REx-PN practice exam is available now. 00:07:28.894 --> 00:07:33.303 position:50% align:middle That is available on our website, the rexpn.com. 00:07:34.170 --> 00:07:38.920 position:50% align:middle If you go to the Prepare section, you'll find a whole subsection of the practice exam. 00:07:39.330 --> 00:07:46.135 position:50% align:middle This has been available since July and will continue to be available to aid students in prepping for the exam. 00:07:46.420 --> 00:07:53.070 position:50% align:middle Now, this purchasable product does provide what we call a look and feel of the CAT examination. 00:07:53.070 --> 00:07:55.408 position:50% align:middle And what do we mean by a look and feel? 00:07:55.408 --> 00:07:58.392 position:50% align:middle Well, it is an online exam, so there's a difference there. 00:07:58.525 --> 00:08:03.900 position:50% align:middle But it does contain the item formats that are on the actual exam, so those 00:08:03.900 --> 00:08:04.940 position:50% align:middle select all that apply. 00:08:04.940 --> 00:08:10.496 position:50% align:middle I think Hong mentioned earlier in her presentation the different format. 00:08:10.900 --> 00:08:16.030 position:50% align:middle The practice exam only allows forward responses, meaning you can't go backward, 00:08:16.030 --> 00:08:18.366 position:50% align:middle much like on the real REx-PN. 00:08:18.760 --> 00:08:25.370 position:50% align:middle Users will have a maximum of four hours to complete each exam, and the exams must be completed 00:08:25.370 --> 00:08:27.589 position:50% align:middle in one continuous sitting. 00:08:28.240 --> 00:08:33.700 position:50% align:middle So the product itself actually contains 2 tests with 80 questions each. 00:08:34.260 --> 00:08:36.534 position:50% align:middle Each exam can only be taken one. 00:08:37.150 --> 00:08:42.590 position:50% align:middle Each exam must be completed within 45 days of purchase, and at the end of the exam, 00:08:42.590 --> 00:08:50.286 position:50% align:middle the candidates would receive a score report of the percentages of questions that they answered correctly. 00:08:50.431 --> 00:08:54.894 position:50% align:middle And, again, this product is available now on our website. 00:08:55.269 --> 00:09:00.980 position:50% align:middle But, it is important to note on our disclaimer that the practice exam is strictly for a look and feel of the 00:09:00.980 --> 00:09:07.650 position:50% align:middle actual REx-PN, to give you that same experience that you will on exam day, and it is not 00:09:07.650 --> 00:09:09.637 position:50% align:middle a predictability examination. 00:09:12.352 --> 00:09:13.576 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. 00:09:13.714 --> 00:09:15.082 position:50% align:middle That was very comprehensive. 00:09:15.082 --> 00:09:19.470 position:50% align:middle So this next question gives me an opportunity to introduce Nicole Williams. 00:09:19.470 --> 00:09:24.950 position:50% align:middle She's the senior manager for our examinations department, and she is sitting in today for the Q&A 00:09:24.950 --> 00:09:26.879 position:50% align:middle in place of Latrice Johnson. 00:09:27.450 --> 00:09:32.770 position:50% align:middle Nicole, Latrice really hyped the volunteer opportunities for item writing, item review panels. 00:09:32.850 --> 00:09:37.953 position:50% align:middle Can you remind attendees how they can sign up for these volunteer roles? 00:09:38.908 --> 00:09:40.760 position:50% align:middle - [Nicole] That's a good question, Jason. 00:09:40.760 --> 00:09:45.040 position:50% align:middle And, absolutely, our colleague, Latrice Johnson, certainly referenced that. 00:09:45.040 --> 00:09:47.177 position:50% align:middle We make it fun, and we really do. 00:09:47.510 --> 00:09:56.859 position:50% align:middle The development of the REx-PN exam initially and even ongoing certainly depends on the volunteerism of nurses 00:09:56.859 --> 00:10:01.178 position:50% align:middle such as yourselves, those individuals that are attending this conference. 00:10:01.410 --> 00:10:08.390 position:50% align:middle So you can find how to access those...the volunteer opportunities on our website at ncsbn.org 00:10:08.390 --> 00:10:10.999 position:50% align:middle in the examinations area. 00:10:11.210 --> 00:10:19.569 position:50% align:middle If you click on Exam Volunteer Opportunities, it will show you a link to down...excuse me, 00:10:19.569 --> 00:10:24.814 position:50% align:middle to access the database where you can apply to be selected for one of the panels, 00:10:24.814 --> 00:10:28.480 position:50% align:middle and we hold panels essentially all year long. 00:10:28.480 --> 00:10:32.950 position:50% align:middle You can be possibly selected for an item writing panel, an item review panel, 00:10:32.950 --> 00:10:37.430 position:50% align:middle or even subsequently when we start to look at the passing standard, again, 00:10:37.430 --> 00:10:39.952 position:50% align:middle that that is one of the opportunities as well. 00:10:40.310 --> 00:10:44.950 position:50% align:middle The application list of, you know, various questions to ask. 00:10:44.950 --> 00:10:50.380 position:50% align:middle So we're actually looking to be sure that you qualify for that particular panel. 00:10:50.380 --> 00:10:57.460 position:50% align:middle We keep your application in the database, and when a panel is being held that fits your criteria, 00:10:57.460 --> 00:11:03.749 position:50% align:middle we send out an email asking if you are available, and then you could possibly be selected to participate 00:11:03.749 --> 00:11:04.926 position:50% align:middle in one of the panels. 00:11:07.555 --> 00:11:09.210 position:50% align:middle - Nicole, thank you very much. 00:11:09.210 --> 00:11:15.530 position:50% align:middle And once again, like we did earlier today, we're going to drop a link for volunteer opportunities 00:11:15.530 --> 00:11:16.510 position:50% align:middle into the chat. 00:11:16.510 --> 00:11:19.407 position:50% align:middle So that'd be another way to get there. 00:11:19.670 --> 00:11:21.400 position:50% align:middle Jacklyn, a question for you. 00:11:21.400 --> 00:11:27.139 position:50% align:middle During your security presentation, you had mentioned that candidates would not be able 00:11:27.139 --> 00:11:29.298 position:50% align:middle to access their cell phones. 00:11:29.550 --> 00:11:31.020 position:50% align:middle Are there any exceptions? 00:11:31.020 --> 00:11:36.960 position:50% align:middle For example, if a candidate needed to check on a child or maybe a sick relative? 00:11:38.767 --> 00:11:40.640 position:50% align:middle - Yeah. Very good question. 00:11:40.640 --> 00:11:44.694 position:50% align:middle So candidates are asked, again, to bag all electronic devices during the 00:11:44.694 --> 00:11:46.259 position:50% align:middle entire testing appointment. 00:11:46.369 --> 00:11:51.741 position:50% align:middle So candidates will sign the candidate statement, agreeing to its terms and conditions. 00:11:52.120 --> 00:11:58.821 position:50% align:middle So it is NCSBN policy that candidates do not access any electronic devices throughout the appointment. 00:12:00.340 --> 00:12:04.580 position:50% align:middle Candidates, however, are provided with the Testing Center site information, 00:12:04.580 --> 00:12:10.080 position:50% align:middle including the site's telephone number, should the candidate have an urgent or emergency issue 00:12:10.080 --> 00:12:13.416 position:50% align:middle to arise, they can supply that telephone number. 00:12:13.416 --> 00:12:19.090 position:50% align:middle And in the event of...very rare events of urgent emergency issues, the landline at the test site 00:12:19.090 --> 00:12:20.390 position:50% align:middle can be used. 00:12:22.639 --> 00:12:24.018 position:50% align:middle - Thank you very much. 00:12:24.018 --> 00:12:25.930 position:50% align:middle Jacklyn, this is for you as well. 00:12:25.930 --> 00:12:32.570 position:50% align:middle In our first Q&A, I think you referenced some increase in testing appointments in the spring or summer 00:12:32.570 --> 00:12:35.096 position:50% align:middle corresponding to certain graduations. 00:12:35.240 --> 00:12:39.724 position:50% align:middle An attendee notes that in Ontario, many PN programs finish in August. 00:12:39.830 --> 00:12:45.574 position:50% align:middle Therefore, would you anticipate any increase in appointments made available for the fall? 00:12:46.824 --> 00:12:49.460 position:50% align:middle - Great. Thanks for that clarification question, too. 00:12:49.730 --> 00:12:55.222 position:50% align:middle So testing availability will increase as demands increase, that's the way the system is set up when 00:12:55.222 --> 00:12:57.426 position:50% align:middle candidates go to schedule their appointments. 00:12:57.550 --> 00:13:03.280 position:50% align:middle However, it's worth noting that NCSBN and Pearson VUE, the deliverer of the REx-PN, 00:13:03.280 --> 00:13:09.325 position:50% align:middle have been working very close with the regulators from Ontario and British Columbia to determine the number 00:13:09.325 --> 00:13:14.447 position:50% align:middle of anticipated graduates in order to ensure adequate testing availability. 00:13:19.534 --> 00:13:21.945 position:50% align:middle - Okay, thank you. Thank you very much, Jacklyn. 00:13:21.945 --> 00:13:22.970 position:50% align:middle One more question for you. 00:13:22.970 --> 00:13:29.150 position:50% align:middle You had also mentioned during the security presentation there are some reasons that a candidate exam or 00:13:29.150 --> 00:13:32.505 position:50% align:middle candidate exam result might be held or withheld. 00:13:32.940 --> 00:13:39.051 position:50% align:middle In such circumstances would the candidate need to pay to sit for the exam again, or would that essentially be 00:13:39.051 --> 00:13:40.850 position:50% align:middle free to retest? 00:13:42.406 --> 00:13:43.031 position:50% align:middle - Oh, I see. 00:13:43.031 --> 00:13:49.020 position:50% align:middle So we're speaking to when a result goes on hold, and that could be for a various amount of reasons. 00:13:49.786 --> 00:13:56.356 position:50% align:middle And what happens is then NCSBN needs to go and review the incident, and results that go on hold are 00:13:56.356 --> 00:13:59.227 position:50% align:middle most often released within a business week. 00:13:59.740 --> 00:14:09.010 position:50% align:middle That's after that thorough review can be completed of, you know, documentation and the score was verified 00:14:09.010 --> 00:14:11.261 position:50% align:middle to be valid and accurate. 00:14:11.261 --> 00:14:16.515 position:50% align:middle In these cases, the candidates would receive their pass or fail results from their nursing regulatory body. 00:14:16.640 --> 00:14:22.247 position:50% align:middle If the candidate was unsuccessful in their attempt, then yes, the candidate would have to repay 00:14:22.247 --> 00:14:24.227 position:50% align:middle the examination fee to retest. 00:14:25.070 --> 00:14:32.630 position:50% align:middle However, results that will be invalidated due to a rule violation or any other infraction, that would then also 00:14:32.630 --> 00:14:35.986 position:50% align:middle be the candidate's responsibility to repay the examination fee. 00:14:38.525 --> 00:14:39.831 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. 00:14:39.831 --> 00:14:41.898 position:50% align:middle Nicole, another question for you. 00:14:42.250 --> 00:14:49.550 position:50% align:middle On the REx-PN, will all the items be individual and independent from one another, or would some be bundled 00:14:49.550 --> 00:14:55.160 position:50% align:middle into case studies where there might be a situation that has three, or four, or five questions that 00:14:55.160 --> 00:14:56.636 position:50% align:middle essentially go together? 00:14:57.581 --> 00:14:59.144 position:50% align:middle - That's a good question, Jason. 00:14:59.680 --> 00:15:04.776 position:50% align:middle Currently right now, all of the items are considered individual kind of standalone items. 00:15:05.490 --> 00:15:12.290 position:50% align:middle All of the information that a candidate would need to review and consider for that particular item to respond 00:15:12.290 --> 00:15:14.772 position:50% align:middle is in that one question. 00:15:15.070 --> 00:15:20.140 position:50% align:middle Once the candidate has made his or her selection and moves on to the next question, 00:15:20.140 --> 00:15:23.497 position:50% align:middle they should consider the next question totally separate. 00:15:23.690 --> 00:15:27.223 position:50% align:middle At this time, all of the items are considered individual items. 00:15:30.000 --> 00:15:31.034 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Nicole. 00:15:31.100 --> 00:15:34.169 position:50% align:middle Jacklyn, we have a question related to accommodations. 00:15:34.560 --> 00:15:41.510 position:50% align:middle Are there any accommodations or perhaps exceptions to testing center rules that are granted based on things 00:15:41.510 --> 00:15:46.336 position:50% align:middle like perhaps the candidate's religion under something like the Human Rights Act? 00:15:47.887 --> 00:15:49.180 position:50% align:middle - Right, that's a great question. 00:15:49.180 --> 00:15:54.650 position:50% align:middle So it's important to note that NCSBN adheres to the various Human Rights and Disability Acts when 00:15:54.650 --> 00:15:56.631 position:50% align:middle verifying testing accommodations. 00:15:57.004 --> 00:16:02.000 position:50% align:middle But it is the difference between the accommodation request must be submitted to the 00:16:02.000 --> 00:16:03.711 position:50% align:middle nursing regulatory body. 00:16:03.930 --> 00:16:09.130 position:50% align:middle The NRB, as we call them, are responsible of reviewing the diagnosis 00:16:09.130 --> 00:16:13.922 position:50% align:middle of the disability or their certain accommodation, and not NCSBN. 00:16:13.922 --> 00:16:18.471 position:50% align:middle So candidates should be directed to their nursing regulatory body for any exceptions. 00:16:21.179 --> 00:16:23.497 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. I'm going to keep you here. 00:16:23.520 --> 00:16:26.596 position:50% align:middle You had referenced a comfort aides list? 00:16:26.920 --> 00:16:28.870 position:50% align:middle Where would somebody find that list? 00:16:28.870 --> 00:16:34.216 position:50% align:middle And is it possible for us today to drop a link if it's something we can find on the web? 00:16:36.783 --> 00:16:39.830 position:50% align:middle - Yeah. Absolutely. We have that on our website. 00:16:39.830 --> 00:16:44.920 position:50% align:middle So if you go to the registration portion of our website, it's going to be, if you're on a desktop, 00:16:44.920 --> 00:16:46.336 position:50% align:middle the bottom right. 00:16:46.825 --> 00:16:51.010 position:50% align:middle If you're on a mobile, then it'll probably be on the bottom of the page. 00:16:51.010 --> 00:16:52.491 position:50% align:middle And it says The Comfort Aides List. 00:16:52.491 --> 00:16:54.625 position:50% align:middle It's a downloadable PDF. 00:16:56.905 --> 00:16:58.130 position:50% align:middle - Okay, fantastic. 00:16:58.130 --> 00:17:01.261 position:50% align:middle And we'll try to put a link in the chat as well for that. 00:17:02.290 --> 00:17:04.540 position:50% align:middle Question for Nicole. 00:17:04.540 --> 00:17:09.740 position:50% align:middle During Hong's presentation, she mentioned that certain items that were flagged 00:17:09.740 --> 00:17:12.735 position:50% align:middle for diff would be reviewed by a diff panel. 00:17:13.190 --> 00:17:16.550 position:50% align:middle And the question is what the composition of that panel would be. 00:17:16.550 --> 00:17:21.727 position:50% align:middle Is that, again, nurses from BC and Ontario, or would there be a different makeup to that group? 00:17:22.858 --> 00:17:25.190 position:50% align:middle - That's a good question, Jason. 00:17:25.190 --> 00:17:28.590 position:50% align:middle Essentially, the composition, the differential item functioning, 00:17:28.590 --> 00:17:35.760 position:50% align:middle and the sensitivity panels are laypersons that represents the ethnicities of the candidates who are 00:17:35.760 --> 00:17:38.196 position:50% align:middle taking the REx-PN exam. 00:17:38.760 --> 00:17:47.420 position:50% align:middle We do make sure that we invite a couple of nurses that participate in the panel as well because the nurses 00:17:47.420 --> 00:17:52.800 position:50% align:middle then help conduct conversations around if the panelists have a concern 00:17:52.800 --> 00:17:57.047 position:50% align:middle regarding particular medical terminology. 00:17:57.560 --> 00:18:02.290 position:50% align:middle The layperson's responsibility, as my colleague, Latrice, mentioned earlier, 00:18:02.290 --> 00:18:08.148 position:50% align:middle is essentially to review each of the examination items for those four criteria, 00:18:08.148 --> 00:18:10.705 position:50% align:middle and not necessarily nursing content at all. 00:18:10.850 --> 00:18:18.252 position:50% align:middle So the majority of the panel propositions are laypersons, but we do invite nurses to the panel 00:18:18.252 --> 00:18:26.250 position:50% align:middle to help possibly lead some of the conversations if some of the lay panelists have questions or concerns 00:18:26.250 --> 00:18:27.991 position:50% align:middle around the medical terminology. 00:18:30.296 --> 00:18:31.985 position:50% align:middle - Okay, thank you, Nicole. 00:18:32.420 --> 00:18:34.242 position:50% align:middle Hong, we didn't forget about you. 00:18:34.560 --> 00:18:38.730 position:50% align:middle The passing standard, is that going to stay the same then each year 00:18:38.730 --> 00:18:40.247 position:50% align:middle once it's determined? 00:18:40.247 --> 00:18:42.346 position:50% align:middle Or would it change perhaps each year? 00:18:44.072 --> 00:18:46.321 position:50% align:middle - Great question. Thank you, Jason. 00:18:46.321 --> 00:18:50.080 position:50% align:middle The standard will keep the same for five years. 00:18:50.080 --> 00:18:54.660 position:50% align:middle Now, after five years, we will revisit the standard. 00:18:54.660 --> 00:19:00.380 position:50% align:middle Sometimes after revisit it's still going to keep the same, but sometime, it will be changed. 00:19:00.380 --> 00:19:08.813 position:50% align:middle So current passing standard, -0.32, will be effective January 4th, 2022 00:19:08.813 --> 00:19:12.952 position:50% align:middle and will keep effective until end of 2026. 00:19:13.168 --> 00:19:21.252 position:50% align:middle Then in 2027, that may changed or it may keep the same, depend on another standard-setting workshop. 00:19:24.392 --> 00:19:25.372 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Hong. 00:19:25.540 --> 00:19:31.200 position:50% align:middle Nicole, I have a question for you related to the volunteers for the item writing or maybe more 00:19:31.200 --> 00:19:33.520 position:50% align:middle specifically here, the item review panels. 00:19:34.550 --> 00:19:39.670 position:50% align:middle Would we or do we generally publish the names of those participants? 00:19:39.670 --> 00:19:46.140 position:50% align:middle A question came in, essentially related to security, where it might be important to be sure that that person 00:19:46.140 --> 00:19:53.910 position:50% align:middle or perhaps a spouse isn't part of test prep or some other company that where there might be an advantage 00:19:53.910 --> 00:19:56.189 position:50% align:middle to have access to the exam information. 00:19:57.176 --> 00:20:00.671 position:50% align:middle - That's a good question, and I'll answer it in two fold. 00:20:01.010 --> 00:20:07.890 position:50% align:middle When each of the volunteers are applying to participate in the panels, as I mentioned earlier, 00:20:07.890 --> 00:20:14.620 position:50% align:middle when they access the database on our website, it is asking a series of questions, essentially looking 00:20:14.620 --> 00:20:18.579 position:50% align:middle to see if the person qualifies to participate in the panel. 00:20:18.941 --> 00:20:26.460 position:50% align:middle Additionally, a part of that qualification is adhering to what we consider a confidentiality agreement as well 00:20:26.460 --> 00:20:29.115 position:50% align:middle as we're looking for potential conflicts of interest. 00:20:29.420 --> 00:20:35.580 position:50% align:middle So to that end, we're ensuring or safeguarding the exam, you know, as it relates to that. 00:20:35.580 --> 00:20:40.970 position:50% align:middle So if there was an individual who had or presented a particular conflict of interest, 00:20:40.970 --> 00:20:43.861 position:50% align:middle they may not qualify to participate on the panel. 00:20:44.750 --> 00:20:51.686 position:50% align:middle Furthermore, at this time, we do not publicize the participants in each of the panels. 00:20:52.160 --> 00:20:56.084 position:50% align:middle If someone qualifies for a particular panel, we do invite them back. 00:20:56.084 --> 00:21:00.496 position:50% align:middle But, once again, they would have to adhere to the conflict of interest 00:21:00.496 --> 00:21:03.450 position:50% align:middle as well as the confidentiality policy. 00:21:06.390 --> 00:21:07.602 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Nicole. 00:21:07.740 --> 00:21:12.795 position:50% align:middle So just a quick pitch to our attendees, we've got just over 10 minutes remaining. 00:21:12.795 --> 00:21:18.420 position:50% align:middle I've got a few questions in the queue, but if you have any last questions that you'd like to ask, 00:21:18.420 --> 00:21:21.331 position:50% align:middle get them in now if you can so that we can address them. 00:21:21.490 --> 00:21:25.976 position:50% align:middle If not, we may finish a tad early, but let's see. 00:21:26.110 --> 00:21:27.742 position:50% align:middle So a question for Jacklyn. 00:21:27.930 --> 00:21:30.990 position:50% align:middle How many breaks is a candidate able to take? 00:21:30.990 --> 00:21:36.790 position:50% align:middle Do they count against the four-hour exam time, or does the timer essentially stop when someone goes 00:21:36.790 --> 00:21:37.830 position:50% align:middle out on break? 00:21:39.263 --> 00:21:41.223 position:50% align:middle - Great question. Thanks, Jason. 00:21:41.526 --> 00:21:46.101 position:50% align:middle Candidates may take as many breaks as they wish throughout their examination. 00:21:46.290 --> 00:21:53.024 position:50% align:middle The computer will prompt the candidate to take what we call a scheduled break at the two-hour mark 00:21:53.024 --> 00:21:55.196 position:50% align:middle and three-and-a-half-hour mark. 00:21:55.716 --> 00:22:01.264 position:50% align:middle But candidates can take unscheduled breaks at any time by simply raising their hand 00:22:01.264 --> 00:22:03.673 position:50% align:middle throughout the exam appointments. 00:22:03.673 --> 00:22:08.909 position:50% align:middle And all breaks, whether unscheduled or scheduled, do count against testing time. 00:22:12.244 --> 00:22:13.663 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jacklyn. 00:22:13.750 --> 00:22:16.050 position:50% align:middle Nicole, I have a question for you. 00:22:16.390 --> 00:22:23.430 position:50% align:middle Latrice referenced that there's certain language that would not be present in the exam items due 00:22:23.430 --> 00:22:25.370 position:50% align:middle to sensitivity reasons. 00:22:25.370 --> 00:22:33.380 position:50% align:middle She gave an example where I believe it was the nurse perhaps addressing a client as, "Hey, sweetie." 00:22:33.380 --> 00:22:40.570 position:50% align:middle So the question from the audience that came in is, might that be important to retain on the exam so that 00:22:40.570 --> 00:22:46.664 position:50% align:middle candidates could recognize as part of the item that that would be an inappropriate response? 00:22:47.794 --> 00:22:49.880 position:50% align:middle - That's actually a really good question. 00:22:51.005 --> 00:22:58.770 position:50% align:middle And actually, the way I'd like to focus the response is each of the examination items has only one focus. 00:22:59.093 --> 00:23:08.030 position:50% align:middle And in that sense, the question that my colleague saw, excuse me, presented was it included language that was 00:23:08.030 --> 00:23:10.230 position:50% align:middle inappropriate in that particular set. 00:23:10.420 --> 00:23:15.940 position:50% align:middle Now, let's say there is another examination item that the focus is on communication and 00:23:15.940 --> 00:23:20.670 position:50% align:middle inappropriate communication, there is the potential that information like that could 00:23:20.670 --> 00:23:24.817 position:50% align:middle be added in order to test that particular content. 00:23:24.970 --> 00:23:31.680 position:50% align:middle So in the item that you saw earlier, the focus wasn't that content, but in a future or 00:23:31.680 --> 00:23:36.030 position:50% align:middle another examination item, perhaps the focus is on appropriate communication, 00:23:36.030 --> 00:23:38.452 position:50% align:middle so it could include that language. 00:23:41.298 --> 00:23:42.443 position:50% align:middle - Outstanding. 00:23:42.540 --> 00:23:47.600 position:50% align:middle Shu-chuan, I have a question for you about the pretest items on REx-PN. 00:23:47.980 --> 00:23:54.940 position:50% align:middle Are they all maybe at the beginning or at the end, or would they be more likely scattered almost randomly 00:23:54.940 --> 00:23:56.416 position:50% align:middle across the entire exam? 00:23:57.490 --> 00:23:58.826 position:50% align:middle - Thank you, Jason. 00:23:59.110 --> 00:24:00.668 position:50% align:middle This is a great question. 00:24:01.292 --> 00:24:06.986 position:50% align:middle The pretest items will appear among the first 90 items in your exam. 00:24:07.550 --> 00:24:11.603 position:50% align:middle They are kind of randomly seated among the operational items. 00:24:12.300 --> 00:24:18.020 position:50% align:middle We want to make sure candidates taking the minimum-length exam will be able to respond to all 00:24:18.020 --> 00:24:19.720 position:50% align:middle 30 pretest items. 00:24:24.214 --> 00:24:26.214 position:50% align:middle - Okay. Thank you, Shu-chuan. 00:24:26.500 --> 00:24:28.930 position:50% align:middle And, Nicole, this is a question for you. 00:24:28.930 --> 00:24:37.310 position:50% align:middle There's a question on educators who want to help prepare their students or future graduates for REx-PN. 00:24:37.650 --> 00:24:45.390 position:50% align:middle Would you suggest that they refrain from personalizing clients in case studies or doing things that don't 00:24:45.390 --> 00:24:48.017 position:50% align:middle necessarily match the style of the exam? 00:24:49.206 --> 00:24:50.640 position:50% align:middle we don't use personal names. 00:24:50.640 --> 00:24:57.430 position:50% align:middle 00:24:57.430 --> 00:25:04.850 position:50% align:middle So in that sense, I wouldn't recommend using that information if you're looking to mimic, you know, 00:25:04.850 --> 00:25:09.940 position:50% align:middle a style as it relates to...in REx-PN we don't use personal names, sorry about that, 00:25:09.940 --> 00:25:12.948 position:50% align:middle if you're looking to mimic that style. 00:25:13.723 --> 00:25:18.330 position:50% align:middle I think one of the things that we try to do is to be sure that we're including, as I mentioned earlier, 00:25:18.330 --> 00:25:26.311 position:50% align:middle enough information in each of the examination items that is appropriate to provide an adequate response. 00:25:26.550 --> 00:25:32.555 position:50% align:middle So as my colleague mentioned earlier, if we have to include gender or ethnicity because it's 00:25:32.555 --> 00:25:35.535 position:50% align:middle appropriate to the item, then absolutely we do include that. 00:25:36.030 --> 00:25:43.095 position:50% align:middle All of the items that a candidate would see essentially just has that information for them to consider. 00:25:43.360 --> 00:25:46.160 position:50% align:middle We try to avoid including any extra information that may cause what we consider essential extra noise, 00:25:46.160 --> 00:25:52.720 position:50% align:middle extra information that a candidate may not need to consider but would possibly maybe go down a different 00:25:52.720 --> 00:25:54.429 position:50% align:middle road if we did add it. 00:25:54.660 --> 00:25:58.761 position:50% align:middle So I know that's kind of a roundabout way of answering the question. 00:25:59.110 --> 00:26:05.191 position:50% align:middle So in summary, my recommendation would be...is to add some, but don't go overboard. 00:26:05.191 --> 00:26:07.305 position:50% align:middle Don't add a lot. 00:26:08.945 --> 00:26:10.940 position:50% align:middle - Nicole, thank you very much. 00:26:11.160 --> 00:26:16.470 position:50% align:middle As I'm checking my notes, it looks like we may have come to the end of the Q&A. 00:26:16.470 --> 00:26:20.240 position:50% align:middle So I'd like to finish with just a few quick reminders. 00:26:20.240 --> 00:26:25.481 position:50% align:middle As you learned today, registration for the new exam begins December 1st. 00:26:25.650 --> 00:26:32.545 position:50% align:middle The launch of the new exam or the first day that candidates would sit for the REx-PN is January 4th. 00:26:32.720 --> 00:26:37.524 position:50% align:middle And then, let me recap just briefly the three announcements I made at the beginning. 00:26:37.630 --> 00:26:44.915 position:50% align:middle Number one, the new website, rexpn.com, designed to be helpful to candidates looking for the 00:26:44.915 --> 00:26:47.895 position:50% align:middle most accurate and current information about REx-PN. 00:26:48.050 --> 00:26:53.960 position:50% align:middle Number two, volunteer opportunities for those item writing and item review panels. 00:26:53.960 --> 00:26:58.197 position:50% align:middle And we've dropped that link for volunteer opportunities into the chat. 00:26:58.197 --> 00:27:03.720 position:50% align:middle And finally, number three, we will be hustling as soon as we sign off to make our 00:27:03.720 --> 00:27:09.340 position:50% align:middle recordings available to you through this platform and down the road even through our website as well. 00:27:09.340 --> 00:27:12.920 position:50% align:middle So with that, I'm Jason Schwartz, signing off. 00:27:12.920 --> 00:27:16.080 position:50% align:middle Thank all of you for your time and attention today. 00:27:16.080 --> 00:27:23.689 position:50% align:middle I hope it proved worthwhile and that you feel very much more prepared for the exam coming January 4th, 2022, 00:27:23.689 --> 00:27:25.594 position:50% align:middle REx-PN, thank you very much.