Live Sessions - Friday, Oct 2

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11am - 12:30pm
CE/CAE: 1.50

1. PowerPoint Presentation

• Alex Draper
  DX-Learning.com

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Session 2. ABNS Assembly Meeting

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC
  President, ABNS
   
• Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN, CAE
  CEO, Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board; President-Elect, ABNS

Learner Objectives:

1. To describe key initiatives that ABNS is exploring.
2. To discuss open elected positions in the organization.

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1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Marianne Horahan, MBA, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, CAE
  President, Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification

Learner Objectives:

1. Review and update of ABSNC accreditation activities.
2. Review standards updates and changes.

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Pre-Recorded Sessions

Access recorded sessions at:
https://vimeopro.com/user107838106/ABNS-2020

Passcode (case sensitive): ABNS-Conf-2020

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Session 4. Making the Most of a Job Analysis Without In-Person Interaction

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Amin Saiar, PhD
  Vice President, Psychometrics; PSI Services
   
• Cyrus Mirza, PhD
  Psychometrics; PSI Services

Learner Objectives:

1. Discussion of differences, challenges, and even advantages associated with conducting a “virtual” job analysis.
2. Recommendations for how to leverage remote meeting tools and meeting facilitation tactics to further the goals of a job analysis.

Session 5. Understanding the Power of Public Relations

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Kimberly Dorsey Bronow
  President, Dorsey Communications LLC

Learner Objectives:

1. Define the goals and scope of strategic public relations.
2. Differentiate between public relations and marketing.
3. Assess how to build and grow your certification board’s PR capacity.

Session 6. Can Remote Proctoring and Test Center Proctoring Live in Harmony? A Comparison of Statistical Outcomes and Examinee Experience

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Robin L. Bissinger, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN
  Chief Executive Officer National Certification Corporation
   
• Amin Saiar, PhD
  Vice President, Psychometrics; PSI Services

Learner Objectives:

1. Compare the psychometric properties of scores obtained with live remote proctoring examination to the same examinations administered in traditional test centers with onsite proctors.
2. Describe the examinees perceptions of testing conditions across online remote proctored testing compared to traditional test site proctored conditions.

Session 7. Lessons Learned from Implementing Live Remote Proctoring

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN
  CEO, MSNCB
   
• Janice Moore
  CEO, SeaCrest

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify the benefits and challenges associated with live remote proctoring (LRP) launch and implementation.
2. Describe key factors to consider before launching LRP.
3. Recognize accreditation implications related to LRP.

Session 8. A Zillenial’s Take on Social Media / Marketing Strategy

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Briauna Driggers
  Marketing & Communications Coordinator
  Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

Learner Objectives:

1. Explain the platforms and technology to get started.
2. Discuss social media strategy.
3. Discuss tips and tricks on executing strategy successfully.

Session 9. Top Strategies for Tackling Test Anxiety

1. PowerPoint Presentation

• Christina L. Aranda
  Licensed Psychologist
   
• Janell M. Mihelic
  Licensed Psychologist

Learner Objectives:

1. Describe test anxiety and its effects on a test-taker.
2. Identify the sources of their test anxiety.
3. Create a concrete plan of action for tackling their test anxiety.

Session 10. Tips for Defining Your Best Governance

1. PowerPoint Presentation

• Megan H. Balkovic
  Owner, MHB Services, LLC

Learner Objectives:

1. Describe three overarching principles of board governance.
2. Identify ten basic responsibilities all boards hold.
3. Create a customized checklist to monitor your organization’s key governance responsibilities.

Session 11. Longitudinal Assessment for Continuing Certification: Insights, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions

1. PowerPoint Presentation
   

• Andrew C. Dwyer, PhD
  Director of Psychometrics, American Board of Pediatrics
   
• Jared Riel
  Director of Test Development, American Board of Pediatrics

Learner Objectives:

1. Understand the key drivers behind the ABP’s transition to a longitudinal assessment for continuing certification.
2. Better understand the benefits and challenges associated with developing and administering a longitudinal assessment.
3. Learn about potential improvements and future directions that the ABP is considering for its longitudinal assessment.

Session 12. Investing in Our Future: A Certificate Program for Aspiring Emergency Nurses

1. PowerPoint Presentation

• Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC
  Executive Director, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

Learner Objectives:

1. Discuss the driving factors for creating a new certificate program for aspiring emergency nurses.
2. Explain the development process for the BCEN EDvantage certificate program.
3. Discuss lessons learned from the creation of the BCEN EDvantage certificate program.

• Scott Frohn, PhD
  Director of Psychometrics, PSI Services LLC
   
• Becky Hanni, MSN, RN
  Certification Programs Manager, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
   
• Mary Ellen Rich, MBA
  Director of Credentialing, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify factors that could jeopardize the validity of a role delineation study.
2. Review techniques that can be used in determining the advisability of proceeding with an RDS during unusual circumstances.
3. Identify steps that can be taken to monitor an RDS survey sample for representativeness.