NBOME General News http://www.nbome.org/ NBOME News Blogs en-us Mon, 22 Dec 2008 008:00:00 EST Mon, 22 Dec 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 info@nbome.org (NBOME Info) webmaster@nbome.org (NBOME Webmaster) 5 COMLEX Scores Released http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General The following COMLEX-USA examination scores have been mailed and are available online:

* Level 1 examinations taken on or before November 13, 2008.

* Level 2-CE examinations taken on or before October 17, 2008.

* Level 2-PE examinations taken on or before October 31, 2008.

* Level 3 examinations taken on or before October 31, 2008.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=31 COMLEX USA In-Depth Assessment http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Public Statement Regarding
COMLEX-USA In-Depth Assessment

As part of the NBOME's continuous quality improvement plan, a project was undertaken in 2006 to review the COMLEX-USA licensure examination sequence to assure that the NBOME will meet its mission to protect the public. An In-Depth Assessment Plan was developed by the NBOME to gather all pertinent information and provide recommendations for any changes to the COMLEX-USA sequence over the next 3-5 years. This process is still underway and the NBOME has not completed its full review. As part of the process, various stakeholder groups have been or will be contacted for their view regarding the process; however, expecations are that recommendations will be brought for consideration before the NBOME Board of Directors by some time next year.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=27 COMLEX Scores Released http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General The following COMLEX-USA examination scores have been mailed and are available online:

* Level 1 examinations taken on or before October 28, 2008.

* Level 2-CE examinations taken on or before October 17, 2008.

* Level 2-PE examinations taken on or before September 30, 2008.

* Level 3 examinations taken on or before September 30, 2008.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

 ]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=26 COMLEX Scores Released http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General The following COMLEX-USA examination scores have been mailed and are available online:

* Level 1 examinations taken on or before September 26, 2008.

* Level 2-CE examinations taken on or before September 24, 2008.

* Level 2-PE examinations taken on or before September 30, 2008.

* Level 3 examinations taken on or before August 28, 2008.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=23 Important CBT Changes http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General
1.   In response to requests from students for more flexibility in utilizing their exam time, the NBOME has modified its policy regarding the lunch break that is permitted to students during the administration of COMLEX-USA as of August 1, 2005.
     This accommodation has resulted in the lunch break being administered differently than is specified in the CD Tutorial available on disk or from the NBOME website. Rules regarding other breaks during the examination remain unchanged.
    Therefore, the following rules pertaining to the exam breaks supersede all previous instructions provided in the CD Tutorial, and should be adhered to until otherwise notified by the NBOME.

a)   One optional 10-minute break is permitted during the morning exam session and one optional 10-minute break is permitted during the afternoon exam session.
b)   The two optional breaks are permitted midway through the two exam sessions, after completion of Section 2 and Section 6.
c)   The 10-minute breaks will count against the total exam time.
d)   The lunch break is now optional.  The time permitted for the lunch break is 40 minutes, and this time does not count against the total exam time.  The lunch break begins when the morning exam session is completed.
e)   The afternoon exam session will begin once the 40 minutes given for the lunch break have passed.  Candidates must return to the test center promptly by the end of the lunch break to avoid losing any time for the afternoon exam session.
f)    Any other break, unless approved as part of an ADA accommodation provided to the candidate, in writing, by the NBOME, shall be considered unauthorized and subject to review by the NBOME.
g)   Candidates are encouraged to ask the test center proctors about the break schedule if they have any questions regarding the exam breaks.

2.   Candidates taking the COMLEX-USA at any Thomson Prometric test center are also advised that if they would like to change the brightness and/or contrast of the exhibits in the exam, they may adjust the monitor at their testing station.  Notify the proctor if assistance is needed in adjusting the monitor settings.
]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=25 COMLEX Scores Released http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General The following COMLEX-USA examination scores have been mailed and are available online:

* Level 1 examinations taken on or before July 22, 2008.
* Level 2-CE examinations taken on or before July 25, 2008.
* Level 2-PE examinations taken on or before July 30, 2008.
* Level 3 examinations taken on or before July 30, 2008.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores. The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350. The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score. A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=18