Canadian Registered Nurse Examination
CRNE Exam Development
Participating in CRNE exam development is a unique opportunity to advance the nursing profession. CNA is looking for registered nurses who are interested in contributing their time, skills and expertise to assist in CRNE exam development.
How do you benefit?
By participating, you can:
- share your knowledge, skills and expertise;
- network with nurses from across the country;
- participate in the development of a national entry-to-practice exam;
- contribute to your professional portfolio;
- develop skill sets in item writing for exams; and
- bring prestige to your employer.
What is involved?
You will be required to travel to Ottawa for three to five days and work in groups of four to six nurses under the direction of test consultants. Hotel and travel expenses are paid directly by CNA. There is a one-week time commitment.
How to apply?
The CRNE Exam Development Participation Form is available on CNA's website or from your regulatory authority. You are required to submit the completed form to your regulatory authority, who reviews all forms received, nominates individuals and notifies CNA. Your form is kept on file at Assessment Strategies Inc. (ASI), CNA's testing company, for a period of three years, after which you may complete and submit a new participation form to your regulatory authority. This is to ensure accurate contact information, employer information and continued future volunteer participation.
When will I be contacted?
ASI contacts all applicants nominated by their regulatory authority to determine nominees’ availability to participate in upcoming sessions. The selection process is structured in such a manner as to maximize representation from all regulatory authorities. There is no guarantee that nominees will participate in more than one session or in any session.
2010-2011 CRNE exam development schedule (English)
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September 13-17, 2010 |
2011-2012 CRNE exam development schedule (English)
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March 5-9, 2012 |
2011-2012 CRNE exam development schedule (French and English)
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May 7-11, 2012 |
For more information, e-mail CNA at info@cna-aiic.ca or contact your nursing regulatory authority. Although the CRNE is not offered in Quebec, Quebec nurses who are CNA members may apply.
Updated: October 25, 2011
