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Exam Delivery

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	===Exam Delivery===		===Exam Delivery===
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The ~~University of Nebraska~~ College of Nursing prepares students in a similar testing environment and style as the current licensure testing (NCLEX). Exams are computer based with no backward navigation enabled. This is a strategy for student success.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The College of Nursing prepares students in a similar testing environment and style as the current licensure testing (NCLEX). Exams are computer based with no backward navigation enabled. This is a strategy for student success. Students are required to comply with all instructions provided by the proctor to maintain exam security.</p>
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	<li>Unit and final exams are proctored and administered in a secure environment.</li>		<li>Unit and final exams are proctored and administered in a secure environment.</li>
	<li>Unit and final exams will be given using the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. Quizzes (e.g., iRAT, gRAT, med math) are exempt from this requirement.</li>		<li>Unit and final exams will be given using the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. Quizzes (e.g., iRAT, gRAT, med math) are exempt from this requirement.</li>
	<li> Exams will be taken on either a student’s device~~, a UNMC College of Nursing issued device,~~ or at a campus testing site. For students testing on their own device, students must download and register their testing device within the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. If there are difficulties in downloading the software, students are expected to work with technical support from the company to resolve issues prior to taking exams.		<li>Exams will be taken on either a student’s device or at a campus testing site. For students testing on their own device, students must download and register their testing device within the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. If there are difficulties in downloading the software, students are expected to work with technical support from the company to resolve issues prior to taking exams.
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	<li>Students who are not able to take the exam as scheduled are expected to notify the course coordinator as soon as possible prior to the scheduled start time for the exam.</li>		<li>Students who are not able to take the exam as scheduled are expected to notify the course coordinator as soon as possible prior to the scheduled start time for the exam.</li>
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			<li>Students must navigate to the first exam question prior to writing on the provided scratch paper.</li>
	<li>If students experience an urgent issue (e.g., technical issues or illness) during the exam, they are required to notify the exam proctor immediately.</li>		<li>If students experience an urgent issue (e.g., technical issues or illness) during the exam, they are required to notify the exam proctor immediately.</li>
	<li>Students who are unable to complete the exam once started will be required to make-up/retake the exam and may be given an alternate format exam.</li>		<li>Students who are unable to complete the exam once started will be required to make-up/retake the exam and may be given an alternate format exam.</li>
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	<li>Students are required to upload their exam file upon completing the exam and prior to leaving the exam room. Exams not uploaded may receive a zero for that exam.</li>		<li>Students are required to upload their exam file upon completing the exam and prior to leaving the exam room. Exams not uploaded may receive a zero for that exam.</li>
	<li>Incorrect exam responses are shared with students via the review option in the exam/evaluation software immediately following the exam.</li>		<li>Incorrect exam responses are shared with students via the review option in the exam/evaluation software immediately following the exam.</li>
	<li>If a passing score is not achieved, students will be required to meet with course faculty to review incorrect exam responses~~.</li>~~		<li>Students have the right to seek clarification about exam items and must contact faculty within 72 hours after the completion of the exam. </li>
	~~<li>Students have the right~~ to ~~seek clarification about exam items and must contact faculty within 72 hours after the completion of~~ the exam.</li>		<li>If a passing score is not achieved, students will be required to meet with course faculty or designee to review incorrect exam responses prior to the next scheduled exam in person.</li>

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	<li>Make-up exams will be scheduled ~~at the discretion of~~ the course coordinator and will follow the guidelines published in the course syllabus.		<li>Make-up exams will be scheduled by the course coordinator and will follow the guidelines published in the course syllabus.
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	<li>An alternate exam format may include essay, short ~~answer~~, and multiple choice. The test/exam shall be worth the same number of points as the original.</li>		<li>Students who miss more than two scheduled exams per course without healthcare provider documentation, may be subject to an alternate format exam for all make-ups and a required meeting with course faculty. </li>
			<li>An alternate exam format may include essay, short answers, and/or multiple choice. The test/exam shall be worth the same number of points as the original.</li>
	<li>The date and time for a make-up exam will be determined by the course coordinator/instructor.</li>		<li>The date and time for a make-up exam will be determined by the course coordinator/instructor.</li>
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	<li>Students are only allowed items needed for testing at their computer. Faculty ~~reserve~~ the right to inspect any items that are at the testing location with the student.		<li>Students are only allowed items needed for testing at their computer. Faculty reserves the right to inspect any items that are at the testing location with the student.
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	<li>Needed testing items will be provided by CON personnel.		<li>Needed testing items will be provided by CON personnel.
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	<li>Device attachments (i.e., chargers) can be used only for the sole purpose of completing the exam.</li>		<li>Device attachments (i.e., chargers) can be used only for the sole purpose of completing the exam.</li>
	<li>No excessive attire is allowed during testing. Students must submit a written request for an attire exception to the assistant dean on the student’s division. Written documentation of the approved exception must be shared by the student with CON personnel as needed.</li>		<li>No excessive attire is allowed during testing (i.e. coats, hats, scarves). Students must submit a written request for an attire exception to the assistant dean on the student’s division. Written documentation of the approved exception must be shared by the student with CON personnel as needed.</li>
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Pre-exam

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	===Pre-exam===		===Pre-exam===
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	<li>Students are expected to download the exam prior to arriving in the testing room so the test can begin on time. Students unable to resolve technical issues shall let the course coordinator know ~~well in advance of~~ the scheduled exam time so that a CON issued computer may be made available to the student for the exam. </li>		<li>Students are expected to download the exam prior (if a testing center is not available) to arriving in the testing room so the test can begin on time. Students unable to resolve technical issues shall let the course coordinator know as soon as possible the scheduled exam time so that a CON issued computer may be made available to the student for the exam. </li>
	<li>Students shall bring a fully charged device and the charger to the exam.</li>		<li>Students shall bring a fully charged device and the charger to the exam.</li>
	<li>Students will not be able to access the exam until provided the password by exam proctors. If students discover technical difficulties after the exam has been downloaded, students shall notify the proctor immediately. </li>		<li>Students will not be able to access the exam until provided the password by exam proctors. If students discover technical difficulties after the exam has been downloaded, students shall notify the proctor immediately. </li>
	<li>Students shall arrive with sufficient time to stow personal belongings and be in the seat ready to begin at the designated start time.		<li>Students shall arrive with sufficient time to stow personal belongings and be in the seat ready to begin at the designated start time.
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	<li>No study notes shall be accessible in the exam ~~room~~.</li>		<li>No study notes shall be accessible during the exam.</li>
	<li>Student phones and smart watches are in off mode and stowed with other personal items.</li>		<li>Student phones and smart devices (i.e. watches, rings, glasses) are in off mode and stowed with other personal items away from the tester.</li>
			<li>Any technology outside of testing device with artificial intelligence capability, must be turned off and stowed with other personal items.</li>
			<li>ID badges need to be stowed with all other personal items after identity is verified prior to the start of the exam.</li>
	<li>Personal calculators including cell phone calculators are not allowed.</li>		<li>Personal calculators including cell phone calculators are not allowed.</li>
	<li>~~Winter wear, scarfs~~, hats, ~~and visors removed, and hoodie head wear removed and stowed~~ with ~~other personal items~~.</li>		<li>No excessive attire (e.g. coats, hats, scarves) is allowed during testing. Students must submit a written request for an attire exception to the division assistant dean on the student’s division. Written documentation of the approved exception must be shared by the student with CON personnel as needed. </li>
			<li>No drinks unless specifically denoted by accommodation. </li>
	<li>Personal items such as tissues, water, and cough drops are at the discretion of the proctor. </li>		<li>Personal items such as tissues, water, and cough drops are at the discretion of the proctor. </li>
	<li>Students can use personal noise-cancelling earplugs/headphones. No devices with Bluetooth capability or attached cords are allowed.</li>		<li>Students can use personal nonelectronic noise-cancelling earplugs or headphones. No devices with Bluetooth capability or attached cords are allowed. The earplugs or headphones need to be evaluated by the proctor prior to the start of the exam.</li>
	<li>No gadgets or electronic devices are allowed during testing unless specifically included in an accommodations letter.</li>		<li>No gadgets, fidgets, or electronic devices are allowed during testing unless specifically included in an accommodations letter.</li>
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	===Exam Delivery===		===Exam Delivery===
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The University of Nebraska College of Nursing prepares students in a similar testing environment and style as the current licensure testing (NCLEX). Exams are computer based with no backward navigation enabled. This is a strategy for student success.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The University of Nebraska College of Nursing prepares students in a similar testing environment and style as the current licensure testing (NCLEX). Exams are computer based with no backward navigation enabled. This is a strategy for student success.</p>

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Accommodations

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	===Accommodations===		===Accommodations===
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	<li>Students are required to adhere to the Accommodation Policy (ADA Policy) ~~that is~~ listed in the UNMC Student Policies and Procedures ~~(see policy in related documents)~~.</li>		<li>Students are required to adhere to the Accommodation Policy (ADA Policy) listed in the UNMC Student Policies and Procedures.</li>
	<li>Students with accommodations must present their letter of accommodations from the UNMC Accessibility Services ~~Office~~ to ~~the~~ course ~~coordinator at least one week~~ prior to any exam for which accommodations are requested. Once the letter has been provided to the coordinator, the accommodations will remain in effect for the length of time specified in the letter or until the student in writing indicates the accommodations are no longer needed.</li>		<li>Students with accommodations must present their letter of accommodations from the UNMC Accessibility Services Center (ASC) to each new course and clinical faculty member each semester.</li>
	<li>Accommodated students are expected to comply with timely arrival at the location for testing identified by the course coordinator.</li>		<li>The accommodation letter should be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to any exam for which accommodations are requested.</li>
			<li>Accommodated students are expected to comply with timely arrival at the location for testing identified by the course coordinator or course faculty.</li>

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	<td>Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11970\|May 2019]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15778\|May 2024]] ([[Special:Diff/11970/15778\|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/18011\|August 2025]] (administrative) ([[Special:Diff/15778/18011\|changes]])<br />Revised: November 2025 ([[Special:Diff/18011/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>		<td>Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11970\|May 2019]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15778\|May 2024]] ([[Special:Diff/11970/15778\|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/18011\|August 2025]] (administrative) ([[Special:Diff/15778/18011\|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/18231\|November 2025]] ([[Special:Diff/18011/18231\|changes]])<br />Revised: February 2026 ([[Special:Diff/18231/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]]) </td>
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Exam Delivery

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	<li>Unit and final exams are proctored and administered in a secure environment.</li>		<li>Unit and final exams are proctored and administered in a secure environment.</li>
	<li>Unit and final exams will be given using the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. Quizzes (e.g., iRAT, gRAT, med math) are exempt from this requirement.</li>		<li>Unit and final exams will be given using the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. Quizzes (e.g., iRAT, gRAT, med math) are exempt from this requirement.</li>
	<li>Exams will be taken on either a student’s device, a UNMC College of Nursing issued device, or at a campus testing site. ~~Student requirements for pre-~~exam ~~preparation~~ are ~~proscribed~~ in ~~Policy 2227 - Undergraduate Testing~~.		<li> Exams will be taken on either a student’s device, a UNMC College of Nursing issued device, or at a campus testing site. For students testing on their own device, students must download and register their testing device within the UNMC specified exam/evaluation software. If there are difficulties in downloading the software, students are expected to work with technical support from the company to resolve issues prior to taking exams.
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	<li>Students who are not able to take the exam as scheduled are expected to notify the course coordinator as soon as possible prior to the scheduled start time for the exam.</li>		<li>Students who are not able to take the exam as scheduled are expected to notify the course coordinator as soon as possible prior to the scheduled start time for the exam.</li>
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	<li>An alternate exam format may include essay, short answer, and multiple choice. The test/exam shall be worth the same number of points as the original.</li>		<li>An alternate exam format may include essay, short answer, and multiple choice. The test/exam shall be worth the same number of points as the original.</li>
	<li>The date and time for a make-up exam will be determined by the course coordinator/instructor~~. See CON Policy 2216 - Undergraduate Progression~~.</li>		<li>The date and time for a make-up exam will be determined by the course coordinator/instructor.</li>
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	<li>Students are only allowed items needed for testing at their computer~~. See Students section below for specific examples~~. Faculty reserve the right to inspect any items that are at the testing location with the student.		<li>Students are only allowed items needed for testing at their computer. Faculty reserve the right to inspect any items that are at the testing location with the student.
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	<li>Needed testing items will be provided by CON personnel.		<li>Needed testing items will be provided by CON personnel.
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	~~<li>Proctors will respond to technical issues but will not answer questions related to exam content. </li>~~
	~~<li>There shall be more than one proctor in the main testing room or an alternate support person available on campus. </li>~~
	~~<li>Faculty shall verify the number of students taking the exam in all testing sites. </li>~~
	~~<li>Proctors shall check for exam submission via confirmation screen prior to student leaving the testing site. </li>~~
	~~<li>For ATI proctored exams, faculty must follow ATI requirements. </li>~~
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	~~<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Students will be provided a pencil, scratch paper, and calculator, if needed, during testing.</p>~~

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Accommodations

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	<li>Students with accommodations must present their letter of accommodations from the UNMC Accessibility Services Office to the course coordinator at least one week prior to any exam for which accommodations are requested. Once the letter has been provided to the coordinator, the accommodations will remain in effect for the length of time specified in the letter or until the student in writing indicates the accommodations are no longer needed.</li>		<li>Students with accommodations must present their letter of accommodations from the UNMC Accessibility Services Office to the course coordinator at least one week prior to any exam for which accommodations are requested. Once the letter has been provided to the coordinator, the accommodations will remain in effect for the length of time specified in the letter or until the student in writing indicates the accommodations are no longer needed.</li>
	<li>Accommodated students are expected to comply with timely arrival at the location for testing identified by the course coordinator.</li>		<li>Accommodated students are expected to comply with timely arrival at the location for testing identified by the course coordinator.</li>
	~~<li>Faculty will prepare accommodation materials and resources as specified in student letter.</li>~~
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