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CNC P ROCTOR M ANUAL
Procedures for the Standardized Administration of the
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification
Examination
5/27/2014
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Contents
About the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) ................................................................. 3
About Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) ................................................................... 3
Proctors ........................................................................................................................................... 4
CNL Certification ........................................................................................................................... 4
Testing Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 5
Proctor Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 6
Security ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Candidate Admission ..................................................................................................................... 6
Walk-Ins |Candidates who are not Registered............................................................................ 7
Checking Identification.................................................................................................................. 7
Prohibited Items ............................................................................................................................. 8
Personal Items................................................................................................................................ 8
Breaks ............................................................................................................................................. 8
ADA Accommodations.................................................................................................................... 9
Administering the Exam ............................................................................................................... 9
Conditions During the Exam....................................................................................................... 12
Misconduct .................................................................................................................................... 12
Suspicious Activity ....................................................................................................................... 13
Reporting Testing Irregularities ................................................................................................. 15
Loss of Internet Connection or Power......................................................................................... 16
Technical Issues ........................................................................................................................... 16
Appendices
A: Irregularity Report………………………………………………………………………………..…17
B: Exam Comment Form……………………………………………………………………………….18
C: CNL Proctor Guidelines and Agreement…………………………………………………………19
D: Proctor Checklist……………………………………………………………………………………..21
E: Candidate Log………………………………………………………………………………………...22
F: Exam Preamble……………………………………………………………………………………….23
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CNC PROCTOR MANUAL
Procedures for the Standardized Administration of the Clinical Nurse
Leader (CNL) Certification Examination
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for agreeing to serve as a proctor for the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Certification Examination. This manual is offered as a guide to administer the
examination under standardized conditions. This manual stresses maintaining the
security of the examination and allowing all candidates the opportunity to take the
examination under identical, fair conditions.
Anyone who will be involved in proctoring the examination administration should
read and understand everything contained in this manual. All examination
administrations are monitored by qualified proctors. In addition to reading this
proctor manual, all proctors participate in mandatory training prior to
administering an examination. All proctors are required to sign the CNC Proctor
Guidelines and Agreement prior to serving as a proctor. Faculty and/or instructors
(or anyone with a perceived conflict of interest) of CNL education programs may not
serve as proctors for the CNL examination.
ABOUT THE COMMISSION ON NURSE CERTIFICATION
(CNC)
Established in 2007 as an autonomous arm of the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing and governed by the Board of Commissioners, the Commission
on Nurse Certification (CNC) promotes the highest standards of professional
nursing care practice through the development, implementation, coordination, and
evaluation of all aspects of the certification and certification renewal processes.
ABOUT SCHROEDER MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES
(SMT)
Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) has been contracted by CNC to help in
the development, administration, scoring, score reporting, and analysis of the CNC’s
certification program. Schroeder Measurement Technologies has been providing
comprehensive exam development and administration services to certification
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organizations and licensing agencies worldwide since 1995. SMT provides computerbased testing (CBT) through their corporate affiliate Iso-Quality Testing, Inc. (IQT);
IQT is a test administration company specializing in the delivery of CBT exams that
are secure, high quality, user-friendly, and reasonably priced. IQT successfully
delivers thousands of exams annually at over 300 sites throughout North America
and around the world.
PROCTORS
The CNC and SMT are responsible for the development and continued maintenance
of the CNC Proctor Manual.
All authorized testing proctors are required to acknowledge receipt and review of the
training manual by signing the Proctor Guidelines and Agreement form.
This manual includes (but is not limited to):
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An overview of the proctor’s roles and responsibilities
An overview of the exam administration process for the CNL exam
An overview of exam security best practices
An overview of the test administration policies and instructions
A proctor script
Procedures for inclement weather or other emergencies
Procedures for monitoring candidates and reporting irregularities
CNL CERTIFICATION
The CNL is an advanced generalist clinician with education at the master's or
postmaster’s degree level in a formal CNL education program. The CNL certification
examination is a 140 multiple-choice, single-answer item examination offered in four
(4) testing windows throughout the year. The exam is delivered via the Internet at
authorized testing centers provided by SMT or approved schools of nursing with
CNL educational programs. The examination is passcode-protected to ensure only
eligible candidates authorized to attempt the examination are allowed to do so.
Examination application forms, fees, deadlines, and other instructions are published
in the CNL Certification Guide and on the website.
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EXAM DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum computer requirements for the web-based examination are as follows:
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Pentium 3 computers (or higher)
64MB RAM
IQT’s Secure Browser Lite
Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Internet access
printer access
Advise your LOCAL information technology staff about your planned testing over
the Internet on a specific date, so they can advise you of any issues related to
accessing the Internet on that date.
Please understand that the public Internet is subject to delays and events that are
beyond our control. However, SMT staff will work with you to resolve them as best
we can to ensure you have the very best Web-testing experience!
TESTING CONDITIONS
To ensure that examination results for all candidates are earned under comparable
conditions and represent fair and accurate measurement, test sites must meet the
following criteria:
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Examination rooms will be quiet and free of disruption
Rooms will have adequate and comfortable ventilation, lighting and temperature
All exam administrations will be monitored by approved proctors
Entrances/exits will be monitored/controlled and working fire exits will be
available
The test site will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Candidates will have access to restroom facilities
The reporting location for candidates may be the actual room where the test will be
given (such as the computer lab) or a central area where candidates will be checked
in and then further directed to the location where the test actually will be given.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the CNL educational program to notify CNC of the
test date, site, time, and proctor contact information. The program must select a
date within a testing period and administration should occur between 8:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to ensure that technical assistance is
available.
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EXAM ADMINISTRATION
PROCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Proctors at each test site will:
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manage candidate sign-in and verify candidate identity
administer pre-approved ADA accommodations as directed by the CNC Director
administer exam test forms according to CNC policy and procedures
address any candidate or other test site issues as needed
monitor candidates and conditions during the examination
report any exam related incidents, irregularities, or security concerns directly
and promptly to the CNC Director
ensure quiet, secure, testing environment conducive to candidates having a
positive and successful experience
Proctors are not permitted to answer any questions related to the content of the
examination. Proctors will provide each candidate with one (1) piece of paper to use
as scratch paper and one pencil. The scratch paper must be collected at the end of
the examination.
SECURITY
CNC will register each eligible candidate with SMT and SMT will generate a unique
user ID and passcode for each eligible candidate. The unique user ID and passcode
for each candidate will be sent to the designated faculty contact and authorized
proctor to administer the examination to the candidates. It is critical that these user
IDs and passcodes be maintained in a secure manner until the date and time the
examination is administered. All eligible candidates at an approved school of
nursing must attempt the examination at the same time. If this is not possible due
to the number of candidates exceeding the number of computers available, two
sittings may be scheduled back-to-back. Candidates may NOT discuss test
questions, topic areas or scenarios, or possible answers either during or after the test
administration with anyone, including faculty or other examinees. If you cannot
arrange for all candidates to test simultaneously, you must inform CNC prior to the
administration date. If a candidate is unable to attempt the examination with the
rest of the group, it should be administered as soon as possible after the large group
of candidates have tested, and within the testing window. As part of the check-in
process, please have the examinee sign the Candidate Log (Appendix E).
CANDIDATE ADMISSION
When arriving at the test center, candidates should:
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arrive approximately 20 minutes prior to the scheduled test administration time
(Candidates who arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled testing time
should not be admitted; additional time will not be given to accommodate late
examinees.)
present their Registration Confirmation email from CNC
present a valid form of primary identification
sign the candidate log attesting that they have provided valid identification and
agree to keep the contents of the examination confidential
WALK-INS |CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT REGISTERED
Proctors are NOT authorized to admit candidates who are not registered for the
CNL examination by CNC (walk-ins). If an individual who is not registered requests
admission to the examination, contact the on-site faculty contact and the CNC
Director.
CHECKING IDENTIFICATION
Candidates have been advised to present a valid form of primary identification at
the testing site. Acceptable forms of primary identification (photograph and
signature required) include:
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government-issued driver’s license
passport or passport card
permanent resident visa
military issued identification card
Unacceptable forms of primary identification (photograph and signature required)
include, but are not limited to:
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birth certificates
social security cards
student IDs
employee IDs
marriage certificates
All identification must be valid and must be an original document. Candidates will
not be admitted to the examination without proper identification. There will be no
refund of the examination fee.
Once you have verified the identity of the candidate, please have the candidate sign
the Candidate Log (Appendix E) in the space provided. (The Candidate Log should
be returned to CNC within 5 business days after the examination administration.)
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items should NOT be permitted into the testing room:
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electronic communications equipment such as cellular phones, pagers, Personal
Digital Assistants (PDAs), personal laptop computers
radio or headset devices
calculators
purses
briefcases
hats (ceremonial or religious headwear is allowed)
tobacco, food, or drink
personal papers
books, notes, or other resources and study aids
PERSONAL ITEMS
The following items may be permitted into the testing room, but should first be
inspected by the Proctor:
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eyeglasses
eyeglass case
watches
Inspection Procedures:
 For eyeglasses: Any candidate who is wearing heavy framed eyeglasses should
remove them in order to demonstrate that no wire is attached. If a candidate’s
eyeglasses have an attached lanyard, the candidate should remove the lanyard to
demonstrate that no wire is attached.
 For eyeglass cases: Any candidate that has an eyeglass case in a shirt pocket
should remove the case and either place it in a pants pocket or leave it outside
the testing room.
 For watches: For candidates wearing digital wristwatches, visually examine the
watches to ensure that there is no camera lens and shutter button. If there is
suspicion that a watch may not be a normal wristwatch, ask the candidate to
remove it and place in his or her pocket.
BREAKS
There are no scheduled breaks during the examination session.
Restroom Breaks
Inform candidates of the locations of the restrooms closest to the testing room and
that only restroom breaks are allowed during the examination (i.e., smoking breaks
are NOT permitted). While candidates may take as many restroom breaks as
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needed, each break should not last longer than 10 minutes. Also, only one candidate
should be allowed to leave the testing room at a time. Candidates will NOT receive
additional time to complete the examination for time lost during a break. Closely
observe candidates after they have returned from a break – in particular, pay
attention to determine if they have returned to the testing room with any prohibited
personal items or display suspicious or unusual behavior.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
All CNL examination locations are compliant with the access requirements of the
ADA according to school policies or IQT testing center policies. Candidates who
require additional special accommodations (for example accommodations related to a
visual impairment, the need for additional time or a separate testing area) must
request the accommodation in advance as noted in the CNC Certification Guide. If
any accommodation requests have been received and authorized by CNC, proctors
will be notified in advance.
Proctors are not authorized to approve any accommodation requests made on
examination day.
ADMINISTERING THE EXAM
Preparation
SMT will provide the Proctor Manual, the candidate user IDs and passcodes, the
link to the multiple-choice tutorial, and the link to the Secure Browser Lite. The
Secure Browser Lite is a specialized computer program that prevents candidates
from accessing and running any other programs during the administration of the
CNL examination. The Secure Browser will need to be downloaded on each
computer that will be used for administering a CNL examination.
Beginning the Exam
On the day of the examination, the candidates will click on the Secure Browser Lite
icon and enter their unique user ID and passcode that was provided by SMT into the
appropriate spaces on the login screen.
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Exam
mple Login Screen:
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Afterr candidatess have enterred the correct ID and p
passcode, a screen with
h preinstructions willl be provided. CANDID
DATES SHO
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egin the tim
med examina
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Beg
ginning th
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Proce
eed to read the followin
ng paragrap
ph aloud:
Choice Cliniccal Nurse Leader
“Welcome to thiss administration of the Multiple C
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at
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you b
begin. Once you have th
horoughly
nstructions you will beg
gin the tutoorial. The pu
urpose of th
he tutorial iss
read the exam in
to fam
miliarize yo
ourself with how to nav
vigate throug
gh the systeem. You willl have five
minu
utes to comp
plete the tuttorial. Your exam of 14 0 items willl begin imm
mediately
upon
n the comple
etion of the tutorial.
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Du
uring the ex
xam, if you h
have any com
mments
about the conten
nt of any ite
em, you shou
uld click on the Commeent icon in tthe lower
dle portion of
o the screen
n and type your
y
commeent in the boox that open
ns. When
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hed entering your comm
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bmit” button
n at the botttom of the
comm
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w. If you ha
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ed your exam
m and theree is time rem
maining,
you may
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k and review
w your respo
onse until y
your time ha
as expired. D
DO not
click
k the finish
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ntil you ar
re finished
d with yourr exam. Ussing the
navig
gation grid on
o the rightt side of you
ur screen you
u may at an
ny time duriing your
exam
m review or change
c
yourr responses. You are alllowed as many restrooom breaks as
needed, but each
h break shou
uld take no longer than
n 10 minutees. Only onee person is
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allowed to leave the testing room at a time. You will NOT receive additional time to
complete the examination for time lost during a break. You may not ask to have
your examination stopped or paused, but may terminate the examination at any
time. If you elect to terminate the examination prematurely, it is YOUR
responsibility to contact CNC to determine your eligibility to sit for future
examinations. When you have completed the exam, return your paper and pencil to
me (the exam proctor.) Please begin.”
You should at this point instruct the candidates to begin their exams.
When all candidates are ready to begin, instruct them to click on the
“BEGIN” button. Candidates should all begin their examinations at the same time.
Ending the Exam
If candidates have completed the examination prior to the three-hour time limit
expiring, they should be instructed to exit the testing room quietly. You must collect
the scratch paper from each candidate as they exit the testing room.
Candidates may not request that his/her examination be stopped or paused.
However, a candidate may terminate his/her examination at any time. If a candidate
cannot continue the examination, tell the candidate that it is his/her decision as to
whether or not to stop the examination. If a candidate elects to terminate the
examination, he/she may contact CNC to determine status for future examinations.
At the end of the three-hour time limit the exams will automatically end, as the time
is monitored by the computer. When a candidate has completed their exam they will
need to click on the FINISH button and EXIT. You must collect the scratch paper
from each candidate as they exit the testing room.
Exam Results
Examinees will receive automatic results at the exam site immediately following the
exam; the examinee must click on the link that reads “View Results.” In addition,
exam results will be sent to the examinee’s email address that was provided on the
certification application. Exam results of pass/fail are based upon approximately 130
scored items; pre-test items and are not scored but used for the development of
future exams.
Reporting
Please return the Candidate Logs with student signatures, any Examination
Comment Forms, and any Irregularity Reports to the CNC office:
Commission on Nurse Certification
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
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MONITORING OF CANDIDATES
CONDITIONS DURING THE EXAM
All examinations must be administered securely. Proctors are responsible for both
the standardized administration and security of the examination. You should stay in
the testing room during the administration to ensure that candidates never
compromise the security of any examination, either by using notes, having
discussions or attempting to copy or remove examination materials from the testing
room in any format.
Proctors will monitor the conditions inside and outside the testing room to make
certain all candidates are afforded an equal opportunity to take an examination
under satisfactory conditions. If unsatisfactory conditions inside or outside the
testing room arise, they should be remedied as soon as possible. An example of an
unsatisfactory condition outside the testing room would be excessive noise from
other candidates or staff, or equipment. Unsatisfactory conditions must be reported
to the CNC Director within 24 hours of the examination administration. Please
remember to document any deviation from standard conditions as a testing
irregularity (a form is provided at the end of this manual).
When monitoring candidates, if you observe any suspicious candidate activity, that
may indicate cheating or the recording of examination content, watch the candidates
carefully to verify the suspicious behavior. For instance, if candidates appear to be
staring down into their laps or at their keyboards excessively, they may be looking
at notes they have slipped into their laps or even under the keyboards. Suspicious
candidate activity must be reported to the CNC Director within 24 hours of the
examination administration.
MISCONDUCT
The following actions by candidates during the examination will constitute
misconduct and result in an automatic dismissal from the examination, cancellation
of scores, and forfeiture of examination fees:
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Failure to adhere to testing site examination restrictions
Creating a disturbance, being abusive, or being otherwise uncooperative
Bringing restricted materials into the testing area
Using electronic communications equipment such as cellular phones, PDA’s, or
pagers
Gaining unauthorized admission into the examination testing area
Attempting to take the examination for another individual
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Possessing books, notes, or other resources and study aids
Attempting to remove, or removing scratch paper from the testing site
Recording or attempting to record examination questions or making notes
Giving help or receiving help or being suspected of doing so during or after the
examination
Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the testing sites
Discussing test questions, topic areas or scenarios, or possible answers, either
during or after the test administration, with any other person(s) which includes
faculty, other examinees or potential candidates
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
In spite of warnings that they will be monitored during the examination session,
some candidates may still attempt to cheat. The following candidate actions may be
evidence of candidate cheating:
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Candidates whispering or talking during the examination.
Candidates appear to be exchanging notes with one another, or answering by
some form of “code system.”
Candidates appear to be using notes – either in written or electronic format.
Candidates switch seats during the examination.
Another form of cheating may involve the recording of examination content by one
candidate to be shared later with another candidate. Because the examinations are
administered over a secure computer network, there are no physical examination
booklets that candidates could be tempted to remove from the testing room.
However, examination content could still be removed from the testing room in a
variety of methods:
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Candidates could write down examination content and remove it from the testing
room. This is why you must not permit candidates to bring any personal papers
into the testing room.
Since miniature recording devices are so widely available and affordable, it is
possible for candidates to sneak such devices (e.g. voice recorders, cameras, video
recorders) into the testing room and attempt to remove examination content by
these means. Also, recording devices can be hidden in many everyday personal
items, such as hats, pens, watches, eyeglasses, and perhaps even jewelry. This is
why we provide procedures for careful inspection of allowable personal items
that candidates may take into the testing room.
Due to the “high stakes” nature of the examinations, as well as the significant
investment in developing these examinations, it is critical that security of
examination content be maintained at all times.
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The following candidate actions may be evidence of a candidate recording
examination content:
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Candidates are reading out loud or whispering examination content.
Candidates appear to frequently adjust their eyeglasses, watches, or other
personal items.
Candidates are observed to possess prohibited materials (such as personal
papers or devices).
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REPORTING TESTING IRREGULARITIES
Occasionally, testing irregularities occur that affect a group of test takers. Such
problems include, without limitation: administrative errors, defective equipment or
materials, improper access to test content and/or the unauthorized general
availability of test content, as well as, other disruptions of test administrations (e.g.
natural disasters and other emergencies.). Examples of group irregularities could
include mistiming, external distractions (e.g. the marching band practicing outside),
or internal distractions such as noise or trouble with heating or cooling. Examples
of individual irregularities could include your observation of potential cheating
behavior, minor internal distractions affecting only one individual, or potentially
relevant comments/complaints made to you by an individual candidate. After the
irregularity has been handled, please make a record of the irregularity and send it to
CNC within 24 hours of the examination administration, using the form provided in
Appendix A. Please record important facts such as the date, time you noticed the
event, the names of the candidates involved, any additional witnesses to the event,
etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
LOSS OF INTERNET CONNECTION OR POWER
If your site experiences a loss of power or a loss of Internet connection during the
examination, please advise the candidates that the software saves the time
remaining and selected responses up to the point of the power failure or loss of
Internet connection and it is possible to restart candidates from the point that this
occurred. Once power or Internet connection is restored, the candidates will simply
click on the Secure Browser Lite icon and enter their unique user ID and passcode
that was provided by SMT into the appropriate spaces on the log in screen. Please
note candidates will see the instruction screen and tutorial prior to re-entering their
exam. If examinees request a retake due to technical difficulties at the testing site,
there will be a $50 fee per examinee – contact CNC’s Director for additional
information.
TECHNICAL ISSUES
Should you encounter any technical issues during the examination, or if you have
any questions, please contact the SMT Office by phone at 727-738-8727 or by e-mail
at vmarquez@smttest.com Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. If a
CNL exam administration issue occurs after normal business hours please call
SMT’s emergency line at 877-779-EXAM (3926). This number is solely dedicated to
the resolution of computer testing issues. All other inquiries should be directed to
the office line during regular business hours.
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APPEND
P
DIX A | IRR
REGUL
LARITY
Y R EP
PORT
Clinical Nurse Leader
L
(C
CNL) Certtification Examina
ation
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___________________________________________________ Examination Name: ___________
ution: ______
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_______________________________________ Institu
City/Sttate: _______
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___________________________________________________ Test D
Date: _______
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___________________________________________________ Grou
up Irregularitiess ming (please exxplain): ______
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____________________________________________________ Mistim
_____
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___________________________________________________ Other (please explain): _________
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___________________________________________________ Irregularitties with Indiviiduals date’s Name: _
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_________________ ID#: ______________________________ Candid
Descriiption of Irregu
ularity: ______
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___________________________________________________ Candid
date’s Name: _
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_________________ ID#: ______________________________ Descriiption of Irregu
ularity: ______
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___________________________________________________ Procto
or’s Name: ___
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___________________________________________________ Procto
or’s Signature: ___________
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___________________________________________________ Mail to: Commission
n on Nurse Cerrtification ∙ On
ne Dupont Circcle NW, Suite 5530 ∙ Washingtton, DC 20036 8320 or Faxx to: 202‐785‐8
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APPEND
P
DIX B | EXA
AM CO
OMME
ENT F ORM
NOTEE: Please note
e the problem
m number for each commeent and provid
de a detailed explanation for which you have
e a comment. Problem Number Comment on Content 18
AP
PPEN
NDIX C | CNL
C
P
PROC
CTOR
R
GU
UIDE
ELINE
ES AN
ND A GREE
EMENT
A pro
octor shall: 1. Read and adhe
ere to the guidelines of the
e CNC Proctorr Manual – Prrocedures forr the Sttandardized A
Administratio
on of the CNL Certification Examination.. 2. Not be a relative or have a conflict of intterest with anny candidate scheduled to
o sit for the CNL exam at th
he examinatio
on site. 3. Protect the seccurity and confidentiality o
of the examinnation and the confidentiaality of the dentity of the examination candidates.
id
4. Verify the iden
ntity of the exxaminee priorr to the exam
m. Compare siggnatures on C
Candidate Logg heet with govvernment IDs. Sh
5. Witness that t
W
he completio
on of the CNL exam was byy the registereed examinee only. 6. Not discuss the
e content of tthe examinattion with any candidate beefore, during, or after the ogistical instruuctions only.)) exxam administtration. (You may clarify lo
7. Administer the
e examination
n according to
o the instructtions provided by CNC and
d in acccordance with the Procto
or Manual. 8. Refrain from d
distracting acttivities duringg the examinaation. 9. Collect all exam
mination matterials and retturn to CNC aas instructed. 10. Su
ubmit all requ
uired docume
entation to CN
NC (Test Adm
ministration Irrregularity Reeport, Exam Comment Form
m, and Candid
date Log Shee
et). 11. Never comment or make an
ny type of asssessment of aa candidate’s performancee on the exxamination. 12. Never discuss the examinattion activities with anyonee else, except CNC staff or members of th
he CNC Board
d of Commissiioners. 13. Notify CNC imm
mediately if u
unable to servve as a proctoor. ubmit a W9 form to CNC h
has instructed
d. 14. Su
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CNL Proctor Guidelines and Agreement I have read and agree to adhere to the proctor guidelines as listed. I understand that I am responsible for the security of the examination materials and confidentiality of the identity of the examination candidates. I agree to conduct the examination in accordance with the procedures outlined in the CNC Proctor Manual – Procedures for the Standardized Administration of the CNL Certification Examination and report any irregularities that occur during the exam administration. _____________________________________________________________
Printed Name of Proctor _____________________________________________________________ ___________ Signature Date _____________________________________________________________ Exam Site/Institution Mail to: Fax: Email: Commission on Nurse Certification One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 202‐785‐8320 dreid@aacn.nche.edu (preferred) 20
AP
PPEN
NDIX D |P
PROCT
TOR
CH
HECK
KLIST
T
o
o
o
READ CNC PRO
OCTOR MANU
UAL NO LATEER THAN threee (3) BUSINEESS DAYS PRIO
OR TO XAMINATION
N DATE. EX
NOTIFY CNC A
N
AND EXAM SITTE FACULTY IF UNABLE TO
O SERVE AS P
PROCTOR. CONFIRM REC
CEIPT OF EXAM
MINEE ACCESSS INFORMATTION FROM SSMT. If you do not receive the loggin information per examiinee, notify C
wo (2) CNC at least tw
business days prior to the e
exam date. FFailure to nottify CNC may delay candidaate access to th
he exam. COLLECT ALL C
TEST ADMIN
NISTRATION IR
RREGULARITYY REPORTS A
AND EXAMINEEE NOTE PAPER AFTER
P
R TEST HAS BEEEN ADMINISSTERED. PREPARE D
DOCUMENTA
ATION FOR SU
UBMISSION TTO CNC. 




SIGNED PROCTTOR GUIDELIN
NES AND AGR
REEMENT RREGULARITYY REPORTS TEEST ADMINISTRATRION IR
CA
ANIDATE LOG
G SHEET EX
XAM COMMEENT FORMS A
AND EXAMIN
NEE NOTE PAP
PER W9 Form as in
W
structed by C
CNC SEND TO: Dana F. Reid Commiission on Nurse Certificatioon One Du
upont Circle, NW, Suite 53 0 Washin
ngton, DC 200
036 or @aacn.nche.e
edu (preferred
d) dreid@
e documents must be submitted to thee CNC no later than five (5
5) business PLEASSE NOTE: The
days aafter the exam
mination date
e. QUESSTIONS? Contact the Comm
mission on Nu
urse Certificattion. Telephone: 202‐46
63‐6930, ext. 226 or ext. 242; e‐mail: cnnl@aacn.nchee.edu or tlofty@
@aacn.nche.edu. 21
APPEND
P
DIX E | CAN
NDIDA
ATE L OG
CNL C
Candidate Lo
og Institu
ution: ______
___________
____________
______________________________________________
__ ___________
___________
_______________________________________________ Date: ___________
Name (Prin
nt) Signature 22
APPEND
P
DIX F | E XA
AM PR
Read
d by examiinees prior
r to Clinica
al Nurse L
Exam
mination
This test contain
ns 140 multtiple-choice, single answ
hours to complette the exam
m.
Imbe
edded in this examinatiion are "pretest" questi
exam
mination for statistical purposes
p
on
nly. These qu
exam
mination sco
ore. You willl not be alerrted as to wh
to each item as if
i it impactss your score.
It is highly
h
recom
mmended yo
ou work thrrough the tu
beforre beginning
g the exam. You will ha
ave five min
tutorrial is design
ned to inform you how to navigate
syste
em and inpu
ut your answ
wers during
g the exam. A
tutorrial will not affect your test score.
Read
d each questtion carefullly and then decide whic
Alwa
ays pick the BEST answ
wer. Your sccore is calcu
questtions answe
ered correctlly. You shou
uld answer A
comp
pletely sure of the corre
ect response
e. Do not spe
questtion. You wiill have the ability to re
eturn to que
exam
mination. Ho
owever, once
e you have submitted
s
a
returrn to it.
e, but not alll, items on this examin
nation refer
Some
appear at the be
eginning of the
t exam. Ittems referri
on that read
ds "Click He
ere To View Case #". If
butto
butto
on, the item
m is stand-alone and doe
es not refer
will NOT
N
tell you
u when one case ends and
a the nex
you will
w have that an item is
i referring to a new ca
the blue
b
button.
Some
e items may
y include scrroll bars on the right si
sure to scroll all the way do
own to confirrm you are
u need to leave the room
m during th
he examinat
If you
mustt be surrend
dered to the test site su
upervisor un