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WHAT IS A PROMOTIONAL EXAM?A promotional exam consists of a written and skills test. Based

on the UFH promotion policy, nurses promotion to the next level is contingent upon having the requisite experience at UFH and passing the promotion process.

What the promotional exam includes: 1 written test (100 questions)• General nursing questions- 50• Specialty nursing questions- 25• Leadership nursing questions- 25 ( Level 3 and 4 candidates only)

1 simulation test (chosen at random)

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This reviewer includes concepts of the major areas included in the general nursing test.

Nurses should not be limited in studying this reviewer. They can use other resources for review such as:

• NCLEX books and other nursing books

These reviewers are available in each facility

Please contact your Nursing Education Department, Training Manager, or Unit Educator for a copy of this reviewer.

WAYS 2 STUDY FOR THE PROMOTIONAL EXAM1. Informal conversation/Powerpoint2. WeChat Group/download applications3. Focus groups4. Self administered questions5. Tests/ NCLEX 6. Observations/ Simulation7. Patient charts

INFORMAL CONVERSATIONSOften learning needs will be discovered during work conversations that take

place with other nurses involved in the care of the patient, and between the nurses and the patient• Interaction with other floor nurses, using Update, EBSCOHOST

Participate in active listening during educational presentations during work hours • Some PowerPoint presentations of previous trainings are available in BJU data

for candidates to review. You may also search various training materials at \\Ufhpekfs03\bjudata\Nursing\Public\Education_Department

• Ask questions, engage with other staff membersNursing staff can provide valuable input on particular patients

• Don’t be afraid to ask questionsAsk open ended questions with your work colleagues, will encourage other

nurses to participate in conversation• Use words starting with: What, why, and how

WECHAT GROUP/DOWNLOAD APPSStart a Wechat group where you can share new learned

information• Ask questions to your work colleagues• Set up a place to meet and study• Share your stories and experiences with other work colleagues

Participate and engage with other work colleagues when you know the answer

Download apps on your phone• NCLEX application (NCLEX Mastery, NCLEX Success)• Nursing Notes• Nursing exam questions• Podcasts (Nclex-RN, Nclex Audio)

FOCUS GROUPSInvolve getting together a small number of nurses 4-12 people

to determine areas of educational need by using a group discussion to identify areas of knowledge about a certain topic• System 1: Cardiac• System 2: MED SURG• System 3: PEDS

One facilitator leads a discussion by asking questions that are open ended to encourage detailed discussion

Focus groups are ideal during the initial stage of information gathering to provide qualitative data for a complete assessment of learning needs

SELF ADMINISTERED QUESTIONNAIRES

Prepare checklists• Perceives your needs

Make a self assessment• Show items or interests of concern• Share with other nurses or work colleagues

TESTSPractice written tests before teaching can help identify the

knowledge levels of potential learners regarding particular subjects and assist in identifying their specific learning needs• NCLEX RN exam books• Can compare and contrast test scores

OBSERVATIONSWatch another nurse or unit educator perform a skill more than

once is an excellent way of assessing a psychomotor need• Training session for simulation and skills test should be made

available and provided for by the unit educators or the Nursing Education Department of each service area.

• Can videotape or record practice simulation

PATIENT CHARTSLooking over patient charts can provide information on the

learning needs of the nurse• Nursing notes• Physician notes• Care plans• Discharge planning forms

Chart review and documentation of the nurse