Abstract

Collaborative testing allows students to work together on examinations. The purpose was to assess the impact of collaborative testing in graduate nursing education. Collaborative testing improved overall student test performance for the 28 students. Content analysis revealed four themes: enhanced understanding of content, collaboration with classmates, socialization, and improved grades.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Tiffany A. Phillips, DNP, NP-C; Allison C. Munn, PhD, RN; Tracy P. George, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE -- Department of Nursing, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Chi Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Collaborative Testing, Nurse Practitioner Education, Teaching Strategy

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The impact of collaborative testing in graduate nursing education

Washington, DC, USA

Collaborative testing allows students to work together on examinations. The purpose was to assess the impact of collaborative testing in graduate nursing education. Collaborative testing improved overall student test performance for the 28 students. Content analysis revealed four themes: enhanced understanding of content, collaboration with classmates, socialization, and improved grades.