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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts
NPD-BC® Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
Educational Process Standards
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Standards of NPD Practice
Teaching/learning theories, models, and principles (eg, behaviorism, cognitive/social constructivism, educational neuroscience, learning styles, adult learning principles, learner characteristics)
Professional development models (eg, novice-to-expert, transition to practice, performance-based competencies, clinical ladder)
Education design process (eg, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, learning domains)
Types of educational activities (eg, orientation, in-service, continuing education, interprofessional)
Competency management process
Process for providing continuing education (eg, contact hours, requirements)
Managing process for continuing education credits
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Leadership
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Leadership principles
Organizational structures, principles, and concepts
Change management
Resource management
Promotion of a healthy work environment (eg, physical/psychological safety, stress management, staff empowerment, work-life balance)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy
Applying communication, collaboration, negotiation, consultation, and conflict resolution methods
Group facilitation (eg, interprofessional/interdisciplinary teams, focus groups, meetings)
Professional standards, certification, and credentialing
Mentoring processes
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Organizational recognition (eg, The Joint Commission, Magnet)
Risk-management concepts (eg, failure mode effect analysis, root cause analysis, just culture, incident reporting and escalation, incident command structures)
Analysis of gaps in practice that indicate potential risk management issues (eg, sentinel and reportable events, audits, reporting)
Legal implications (eg, sensitive information protection, copyright law, plagiarism, and intellectual property)
Integration of legal and regulatory requirements (eg, scope of practice, federal, licensure, maintaining records)
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Evidence-based Practice and Research
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Scholarly inquiry processes (eg, study design, data collection and interpretation)
Processes, translation, and dissemination of research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Technology
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Business tools (eg, document production, spreadsheets, presentation software, virtual meetings)
Utilization of information technology systems (eg, security, databases, learning management systems, electronic health records)
Learning technology principles
Teaching strategies using technology (eg, simulations, gaming, computer-based learning, virtual reality, virtual education)
Clinical technologies (eg, smart pumps, scanners, smartphones, tablets, device integration, networking tools)
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Program/Project Management and Process Improvement
Key topics and concepts covered in this module
Performance improvement and project management methodologies
Organizational performance indicators, priorities, and trends
Project management (eg, quality improvement, performance improvement, new product/technology implementation)
Strategies for sustaining and maximizing outcomes
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts
NPD-BC® Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
SECTION 1
Educational Process Standards
- Standards of NPD Practice
- Teaching/learning theories, models, and principles (eg, behaviorism, cognitive/social constructivism, educational neuroscience, learning styles, adult learning principles, learner characteristics)
- Professional development models (eg, novice-to-expert, transition to practice, performance-based competencies, clinical ladder)
- Education design process (eg, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, learning domains)
- Types of educational activities (eg, orientation, in-service, continuing education, interprofessional)
- Competency management process
- Process for providing continuing education (eg, contact hours, requirements)
- Managing process for continuing education credits
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
SECTION 2
Leadership
- Leadership principles
- Organizational structures, principles, and concepts
- Change management
- Resource management
- Promotion of a healthy work environment (eg, physical/psychological safety, stress management, staff empowerment, work-life balance)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy
- Applying communication, collaboration, negotiation, consultation, and conflict resolution methods
- Group facilitation (eg, interprofessional/interdisciplinary teams, focus groups, meetings)
- Professional standards, certification, and credentialing
- Mentoring processes
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
SECTION 3
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards
- ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Organizational recognition (eg, The Joint Commission, Magnet)
- Risk-management concepts (eg, failure mode effect analysis, root cause analysis, just culture, incident reporting and escalation, incident command structures)
- Analysis of gaps in practice that indicate potential risk management issues (eg, sentinel and reportable events, audits, reporting)
- Legal implications (eg, sensitive information protection, copyright law, plagiarism, and intellectual property)
- Integration of legal and regulatory requirements (eg, scope of practice, federal, licensure, maintaining records)
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
SECTION 4
Evidence-based Practice and Research
- Scholarly inquiry processes (eg, study design, data collection and interpretation)
- Processes, translation, and dissemination of research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
SECTION 5
Technology
- Business tools (eg, document production, spreadsheets, presentation software, virtual meetings)
- Utilization of information technology systems (eg, security, databases, learning management systems, electronic health records)
- Learning technology principles
- Teaching strategies using technology (eg, simulations, gaming, computer-based learning, virtual reality, virtual education)
- Clinical technologies (eg, smart pumps, scanners, smartphones, tablets, device integration, networking tools)
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
SECTION 6
Program/Project Management and Process Improvement
- Performance improvement and project management methodologies
- Organizational performance indicators, priorities, and trends
- Project management (eg, quality improvement, performance improvement, new product/technology implementation)
- Strategies for sustaining and maximizing outcomes
Exam blueprint areas coveredNPD-BC®
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RN, CEN
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