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2. Transforming Assessments of Clinician Knowledge: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Traditional Standardized and Longitudinal Assessment Modalities.

Author

Choudhry, Shahid A., Muckle, Timothy J., Gill, Christopher J., Chadha, Rajat, Urosev, Magnus, Ferris, Matt, and Preston, John C.

Subjects
NATURAL language processing, NURSE anesthetists, NURSES, CERTIFICATION, NURSING licensure
Abstract

The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) conducted a one-year research study comparing performance on the traditional continued professional certification assessment, administered at a test center or online with remote proctoring, to a longitudinal assessment that required answering quarterly questions online on demand. A randomized controlled trial of 1,000 certified registered nurse anesthetists (500 randomly assigned to the traditional assessment group and longitudinal assessment group) aimed to 1) compare assessment performance between groups, 2) compare perceptions and user experience between groups; and 3) describe participant feedback about usability of the longitudinal assessment platform. The mean scaled score for the traditional assessment group exceeded that of the longitudinal assessment group when scoring the first responses; however, upon scoring the longitudinal assessment group's most recent responses on repeat questions previously answered incorrectly, the mean scaled score was higher than the traditional assessment group. Both groups were satisfied with their experience, with slightly higher feedback ratings for the longitudinal assessment group who also found the platform easy to use and navigate. Overall results suggest the longitudinal assessment is a feasible, acceptable, and usable format to assess specialized knowledge for continued healthcare professional certification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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3. Softball clinches second seed in MASCAC tournament

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Softball, Seeds, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham State hosted the Fitchburg State Falcons for a MASCAC doubleheader April 28. Coming into the matchup, the Rams needed a sweep to clinch the first seed [...]

Published
2019

4. Ferr or Foul: The Boston Red Sux

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
World Series (Baseball), Professional baseball, Baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Boston Red Sox
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris After a full month of baseball, the Boston Red Sox have easily been the most disappointing team in the MLB. So far in 2019, the defending World [...]

Published
2019

5. Baseball takes down Fitchburg State in back-to-back games

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris The Rams traveled to Fitchburg State to take on the Falcons in a conference game April 25. After a scoreless first inning, Framingham got on the board [...]

Published
2019

6. Ferr or Foul: Thunderstorm brewing in OKC

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional basketball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Just like clockwork, the Oklahoma City Thunder have yet again been eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. After finishing just shy of 50 wins [...]

Published
2019

7. Baseball splits doubleheader against Bridgewater State

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham State hosted the Bridgewater State Bears for a MASCAC doubleheader April 19. The Bears got off to a quick start in the first game, scoring three [...]

Published
2019

8. Baseball splits doubleheader to move into third place in the MASCAC

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham State hosted the Worcester State Lancers in a MASCAC game April 14. The Lancers jumped out to a quick lead in the top of the first. [...]

Published
2019

9. Ferr or Foul: The Cardinals are on the clock

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional football, Football teams, Football drafts, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris With just under a week until the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals still have no idea whom they will select with the first overall pick. During [...]

Published
2019

10. Ferr or Foul: Antonio Brown's antics continue

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Football teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris One of the biggest storylines so far during the NFL offseason has been the drama between Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The drama dates all the [...]

Published
2019

11. Baseball's walk-off single takes down Salem State

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham hosted the Salem State Vikings in a MASCAC game April 9. Kyle Hodgson started on the mound for the Rams and had no trouble in the [...]

Published
2019

12. Ferr or Foul: A shot in the dark for the White Sox

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional baseball, Free agents (Sports), News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris It seemed like all the attention during this MLB offseason was focused on the big-name free agents such as Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. And with good [...]

Published
2019

14. Women's Lacrosse impresses on West Coast trip

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Lacrosse, Spring breaks, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris The Rams traveled to Southern California for a three-game stretch during their annual spring break trip. The first game came against Whittier College on March 19. Within [...]

Published
2019

15. Ferr or Foul: Gronk announces retirement

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional football, Football teams, Football, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, New England Patriots
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris After winning their third Super Bowl title in the last five seasons, you'd think it would take a lot to bring the New England Patriots down from [...]

Published
2019

16. Ferr or Foul: 'Dawg' days over in Cleveland

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional football, Football teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Cleveland Browns -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris After being the laughing stock of the NFL for nearly 10 seasons, Cleveland Browns fans may finally have something to be hopeful about. After going just 1-31 [...]

Published
2019

17. Ferr or Foul What's next for Zion Williamson?

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
College basketball, Computer aided manufacturing, College sports, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris For almost the entire 2018-19 college basketball season, the Duke Blue Devils have been the center of attention in the NCAA. Thanks mainly to the highly touted [...]

Published
2019

18. Hockey's season comes to an end

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Hockey, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham State traveled to UMass Dartmouth on Feb. 14 to take on the Corsairs in a MASCAC game. After almost a full period of scoreless play, the [...]

Published
2019

19. Ferr or Foul Padres land Manny Machado

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, San Diego Padres
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris With just over a month remaining until Opening Day, MLB superstar Manny Machado has finally found a new home. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, the highly coveted Machado [...]

Published
2019

20. Women's Basketball drops fourth straight

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
College basketball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisFramingham went on the road to take on their conference rivals, the Bridgewater State Bears, on Feb. 9.Both teams struggled to start the game as they each shot [...]

Published
2019

21. Ferr or Foul Winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional basketball, Basketball teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers, Houston Rockets
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisOne week after the NBA trade deadline, we have seen a couple of clear winners and clear losers emerge in the league as a result of some trades.By [...]

Published
2019

22. Ferr or Foul: Patriots' defense prevails

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional football, Football teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, New England Patriots
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisIf you like field goals, then Super Bowl LIII was a game for you.For the rest of us, this year's Super Bowl may have been the most boring [...]

Published
2019

23. Ferr or Foul Trouble in New Orleans

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Basketball teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisOn Monday, Jan. 28, NBA superstar Anthony Davis made headlines across the league as he requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.Davis, who is set to become [...]

Published
2019

24. Hockey's struggles continue

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Hockey, Hockey teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisOn Thursday, Nov. 29, the Rams traveled to Plymouth State to take on the Panthers in a conference game.Plymouth wasted no time, scoring in the first two minutes [...]

Published
2018

25. Ferr or Foul The Redskins should 'Just Do It'

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Football teams, Football (Professional), News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Washington Commanders
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris During the offseason, the Washington Redskins made the biggest splash in the NFL by acquiring Alex Smith in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith hadn't [...]

Published
2018

26. Ferr or Foul And the Heisman goes to

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
College football, Football teams, Universities and colleges, Football, Financial planners, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisNow that the 2018 college football regular season has officially ended, all eyes are looking ahead to the College Football Playoff and the Heisman Trophy Presentation.With the CFP [...]

Published
2018

27. Hockey falls in two straight games to drop to 1-6-1 0n the season

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Hockey, Hockey teams, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt FerrisFramingham State hosted the Fitchburg State Falcons on Thursday, Nov. 15 in a MASCAC game.Six minutes into the action, the Falcons struck first. Sascha Figi scored off assists [...]

Published
2018

28. Women's Soccer drops close game to Worcester

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Coming in fresh off a tie against Becker, the Rams hosted Worcester State in a MASCAC game on Oct. 20. Framingham had a good chance to strike [...]

Published
2018

30. Ferr or Foul: Cardinals' Peterson to fly the nest?

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
ESPN Inc., Football teams, Cable television broadcasting industry, Professional football, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Ever since coming into the league in 2011, Arizona Cardinals' cornerback Patrick Peterson has been one of the best at his position every season, making the Pro [...]

Published
2018

31. Women's Soccer breezes to win over conference foe Mass Maritime

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Friday, Oct. 12, Framingham traveled to Mass Maritime for a conference game, as they looked to extend their winning streak to four games. The Rams opened [...]

Published
2018

32. Men's Soccer wins two straight to improve to 9-5-2

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Emerson College
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Saturday, Oct. 13, Framingham hosted Mass Maritime in a MASCAC game as part of Homecoming Weekend. The Rams opened up the scoring in the 14th minute [...]

Published
2018

33. Ferr or Foul: Is 'one-and-done' a thing of the past?

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
College sports, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Thursday, Oct. 18, the NBA announced that its G League will soon be offering an alternative league to college basketball. This is huge news for up-and-coming [...]

Published
2018

34. Women's Soccer wins third-straight game

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Coming in on a two-game win streak, the Rams hosted MCLA in a MASCAC game on Oct. 6. The Rams dominated the first half of the game, [...]

Published
2018

35. Men's Soccer stays undefeated in MASCAC

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham traveled to MCLA to take on the Trailblazers in a MASCAC game on Oct. 5. The Rams got off to a quick start, scoring a goal [...]

Published
2018

36. Field Hockey's struggles continue

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Hockey, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Rams traveled to Keene State to take on the Owls in a nonconference game. It was all Owls from the start, as [...]

Published
2018

37. Ferr or Foul: Breaking records is a 'Brees'

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Football teams, Football (Professional), News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Going into Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins, Drew Brees was ranked third all-time in passing yards in NFL history. Only fellow greats Brett Favre and [...]

Published
2018

38. Men's Soccer earns tough draw against Salem State

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Saturday, Sept. 29, Framingham hosted Salem State in a MASCAC game. Neither team was able to convert in the first half, keeping the game scoreless going [...]

Published
2018

39. Women's Soccer gets back-to-back wins

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Curry College
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Rams traveled to Salem State to take on the Vikings in a conference match. In just the 2nd minute of the game, [...]

Published
2018

40. Ferr or Foul: Maddon sends Cubs into hibernation

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Professional baseball, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Chicago Cubs hosted the Colorado Rockies in the 2018 NL Wild Card Game. The Rockies defeated the Cubs in 13 innings in [...]

Published
2018

41. Field Hockey defeats Rivier to earn second win

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
Hockey, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris Framingham traveled to Rivier College on Thursday, Sept. 27 for a nonconference match. Meaghann Ackerman got the scoring started for the Rams in the ninth minute of [...]

Published
2018

42. Ferr or Foul: MLB preseason power rankings

Author

Ferris, Matt

Subjects
World Series (Baseball), Professional baseball, Baseball players, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs
Abstract

Byline: Matt Ferris 1. Houston Astros The Astros are the defending World Series Champions, beating the Dodgers in seven games. Not only are the Astros returning nearly all of their [...]

Published
2018

43. Reference Resource Usage Among Nurse Anesthetists: A Survey.

Author

Ferris, Matt and Muckle, Timothy J.

Subjects
*BIBLIOGRAPHICAL citations, *BIBLIOGRAPHY, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *NURSE anesthetists, *STATISTICAL sampling, *SERIAL publications, *SURVEYS, *TEXTBOOKS, *WORLD Wide Web, *INFORMATION resources, *PROCEDURE manuals, *EVIDENCE-based nursing, *EDUCATIONAL attainment, *NURSES' associations, *PROFESSIONAL licensure examinations, *MOBILE apps, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Abstract

The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) references all questions on its examinations. Because examination questions should be clinically applicable, the NBCRNA is interested in knowing what reference resources clinicians rely on in their work, so that questions can be based on those or similar resources. In October 2016, the NBCRNA sent an email blast for a survey on reference usage to a weighted random selection of 14,993 student and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists from its database. The final response rate to the survey was 21.0% (3,155). Important findings included a greater percentage acknowledging usage of web-based references (90.7%, 95% CI = 89.6%-91.8%) than of textbooks (61.4%, 95% CI =59.7%-63.1%) or journals (62.3%, 95% CI = 60.5%-64.1%), as well as more frequent reported usage of web-based resources than textbooks. The survey also queried overall usage of journals, handbooks, and mobile apps, and of specific subcategories and titles. Characteristics of references that respondents reported as very important included easily accessible, portable, and reputable. Most findings indicated that practicing nurse anesthetists prefer web-based resources to printed textbooks or journals. With some exceptions, that preference held true across age groups and job duties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

45. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Author

Ferris, Matt, Warden, D., Steele, Richard, and Olson, Gerald

Published
2017

46. Translation of Credentialing Examination for Providers with English as a Second Language: An Exploratory Study.

Author

Aroke EN, Pereira S, Leonard C, Castillo JDD, Brydges G, Remy AM, Gonthier I, Akpadiaha I, Ferris M, and Choudhry SA

Subjects
Certification, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States, Credentialing, Language
Abstract

Racial and ethnic minorities disproportionately suffer the burden of adverse health outcomes in the United States. Increasing the diversity of healthcare providers may help decrease disparities in outcomes. Unfortunately, language barriers may affect performance in nursing school and credentialing examinations. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify current practices and trends affecting the translation of credentialing examinations. Commissioned by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, a survey was sent to the credentialing organizations soliciting information about their exam translation practices and considerations. Among the 27 credentialing organizations (two licensure and 25 certification organizations) that completed the survey, 63% were from healthcare. All the organizations offered their credentialing examinations in English. Some offered their examination in Chinese/Mandarin (15%), Spanish (11%), French (7%), and Arabic (7%). The majority (78%) do not translate their examinations into another language. Among the six credentialing organizations translating their examinations, 67% translate one, and 17% translate two examinations. Most use the forward and back-translation techniques. For organizations embarking on a multilingual credentialing program, it is imperative to ensure psychometric equivalence of their examinations. Translation can help ensure that candidates are tested on their intended competencies, not their language proficiency., Competing Interests: Name: Edwin N. Aroke, PhD, CRNA, FAAN Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Sherily Pereira, PhD, RNA Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Colleen Leonard, MPH Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Jose Delfin D. Castillo III, PhD, CRNA Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Garry Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANA Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Isabelle Gonthier, PhD Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Anne Marie Remy, MSN, CRNA Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Israel Akpadiaha, PhD, CRNA Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Matt Ferris, MA, MBA, CAE, ELS Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. Name: Shahid A. Choudhry, PhD, MPH Contribution: This author made significant contributions to the conception, synthesis, writing, and final editing and approval of the manuscript to justify inclusion as an author. Disclosures: None. The authors did not discuss off-label use within the article. Disclosure statements are available for viewing upon request., (Copyright © by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.)

Published
2022

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