Advance the CNL® Certification Program, Become an Item Writer! The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) is seeking volunteers to serve as item writers in 2008 and 2009. As an item writer, you would develop items (test questions) for the multiple choice section or the simulation section of the CNL Certification Examination. All item writers will be trained to write items and collaborate with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP).  Item writers must adhere to the guidelines provided by AMP, make every effort to meet all deadlines, and participate in scheduled meetings. Multiple choice item writers are expected to: Meet with testing experts via conference calls and the internet; and, Write and submit a minimum of 10 items. Simulation item writers are expected to: Participate in a face-to-face meeting in July at the headquarters of Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. in Kansas (expenses to participate are paid by the CNC); and, Write and submit one simulation item. All applications will be reviewed by the CNC Board of Commissioners; approval by the CNC Board of Commissioners is required to serve as an item writer. Individuals from the practice setting and education setting are encouraged to apply. Approved item writers will serve a one-year term with the option of continuing additional terms and sign a confidentiality agreement. To apply, please submit a letter explaining your interest in serving as an item writer (indicate your preference - multiple choice or simulation), along with a current resume or curriculum vitae to: Commission on Nurse Certification American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 E-mail: tlofty@aacn.nche.edu For more information, contact Tracy Lofty, Director, Commission on Nurse Certification, at (202) 463-6930.   Top | Certification | CNL | AACN Home Copyright © 2008 by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. All rights reserved.