Nursing is a dynamic and critical field that requires rigorous testing to ensure practitioners are well-equipped to provide high-quality patient care. The landscape of nursing exams is diverse, encompassing various types of tests designed to assess different levels of knowledge and skill. Traditionally, exams for nurses have been administered in person at designated testing centers. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some adjustments were made to accommodate remote testing in certain circumstances.
Exams for nursing certifications can vary:
- NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)
- NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses)
- Certification Exams: Many specialty certification exams, such as those offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), have been available online or through remote proctoring, especially during the pandemic.
- Specialty Certifications: Such as the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) for cardiovascular nursing or the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) for oncology nursing.
- Advanced Practice Exams: For Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
- The European Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (EFNA) may provide online resources and exams for nurse anesthetists.
- National Exams: Such as those administered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK or the German Nursing Council (Deutscher Pflegerat) in Germany.