Become involved in the test development process! Apply to become an NLN item writer or test reviewer and take advantage of a unique opportunity to influence the quality and content of available tests for nursing education and practice.

As an item writer, you will:

• Participate in the development of current tests;
• Receive professional acknowledgment for your participation in NLN test development;
• Receive CEUs, if eligible;
• Receive $15 for each item that is used in an NLN test.

As a test reviewer, you will:

• Make recommendations for improvement of test items;
• Receive professional acknowledgement for your participation in NLN test development publications.

If you are interested in participating, you must be faculty member or nurse clinician and hold a master's or doctor's degree. If you meet this criteria, please complete the Item Writer Application and/or the Test Reviewer Application.  An NLN Test Consultant will contact you or you may contact Stephen Hetherman, Director of Test Development, by email at shetherman@nln.org.

We value your input in fulfilling the goal of NLN’s Assessment and Evaluation Department: To provide leadership in the development of current, state-of-the-art assessment and evaluation tools. And we hope to hear from you!

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