In this session participants will discuss the advantages of using test blueprinting to create class room tests. Participants will also explore the use of a variety of elements to include in a test blueprint that aligns with NCLEX test plan and program outcomes. Finally, participants will explain how to plan for remediation activities after conducting an item analysis.
Lois Churchill, MN, RN
Lois Churchill MN, RN is a nurse educator with more than 30 years of experience, teaching at both the RN and PN level. She has been the director of two large nursing programs, the Hutchinson Community College Associate Degree Program (KS) and the Johnson County Community College Practical Nursing Program, Overland Park, KS. Lois also has experience in the regulatory arena of health care. She was the Associate Director of Nursing Practice for the Iowa Board of Nursing and the Bureau Chief for Professional Licensure for the Iowa Department of Public Health. During her tenure with the Board of Nursing, she successfully promoted legislation to pass the Nurse Licensure Compact in her state. As Bureau Chief for Professional Licensure, she was recognized as the Iowa Department of Public Leader of the Year. Lois was first introduced to writing NCLEX© style test items while serving on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Item Writing Subcommittee. She has been a nursing education consultant since 2008 where she writes and reviews items for ATI Nursing assessments at both the RN and PN level. Lois enjoys providing consultation services for faculty across the nation on the topics of Item Writing, Item Analysis and Test Blueprinting.
Dianna Johnston, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Dianna Johnston, DNP, RN, NE-BC brings a wealth of experience that spans practice, leadership, healthcare reimbursement, military service, and nursing education. Dr. Johnston is enthusiastically shares her expertise and experience with students, faculty, administrators, and practice partners to graduate the best-prepared nurses. Always seeking new and exciting ways to engage students in their learning, Dr. Johnston has participated in and led many opportunities to advance classroom, lab, and clinical instruction that facilitates critical thinking and clinical reasoning to best prepare pre-licensure students for the workforce. Prior to joining ATI, Dr. Johnston held various roles in nursing education and leadership. She has a passion for identifying and implementing methods that improve student retention and completion, and NCLEX pass rates. Dr. Johnston has worked with several institutions over the past 10 years to increase attrition, completion, and NCLEX pass rates with great success. Dr. Johnston is well versed on curriculum and faculty development. Most recently, she participated at the ground level with the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium to develop an innovative concept-based curriculum for statewide implementation. Dr. Johnston designed the original concepts of Professional Identity, Individual, and Spirituality for this curriculum. Dr. Johnston presented methods for clinical implementation of this concept-based curriculum to nursing faculty statewide who represent all levels of clinical education experience. Dr. Johnston received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Pacific Lutheran University, her Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration from Walden University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Executive Organizational Leadership from the University of New Mexico. She is a decorated wartime veteran who served in the United States Air Force and recipient of numerous teaching awards.