Exam Assessment Creation and Design
The NBCRNA includes all the essential components of the psychometric process, ensuring the development and administration of valid and reliable test results.
Professional Practice Analysis (PPA)
A professional practice analysis is a systematic study to understand the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities required for a profession. This analysis serves as a valuable resource in informing the development of NBCRNA certification exams. View the current NBCRNA PPA executive summaries below.
Item Writing
Item writing is the process of creating questions, tasks, prompts, and problems used in NBCRNA assessments.
Learn more about becoming an NBCRNA item writer.
Standard Setting
Standard setting is the process of establishing performance levels or cut scores on NBCRNA assessments, defining what constitutes a passing or proficient level.