UWorld Adds Automated Proctoring to Its Nursing Learning Platform to Ease Faculty Workload

New Respondus Monitor^® integration brings AI-assisted exam monitoring and flexible remote testing to the UWorld Learning Platform nurse educators already use and trust

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• UWorld has expanded its Nursing Learning Platform with Respondus Monitor^®, bringing automated, AI-assisted remote proctoring directly into nursing assignments and assessments.
• The integration helps nursing programs maintain academic integrity while reducing faculty workloads by eliminating the need for live exam monitoring and advance proctoring appointments.
• Nursing programs can use an eligible existing institutional Respondus license or offer students unlimited proctoring within one UWorld course.

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld Nursing, a leader in National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX^®) preparation, has added automated, AI-assisted remote proctoring to its Nursing Learning Platform to help nursing programs protect exam integrity while reducing faculty workloads.

The new capability, powered by Respondus Monitor^®, allows nurse educators to administer secure remote assessments without monitoring students in real time or scheduling live proctors. Integrated directly into UWorld Nursing's Learning Platform, the technology identifies potential testing irregularities for faculty review, helping programs maintain rigorous assessment standards as more testing moves outside the classroom.

The expansion addresses a growing challenge in nursing education: maintaining rigorous assessment standards as programs adopt more online and hybrid learning models while navigating persistent faculty shortages. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN^®), the national full-time nursing faculty vacancy rate was 7.2% for the 2025–26 academic year, leaving many programs with limited resources to manage additional responsibilities such as live exam proctoring.

By integrating Respondus Monitor into its existing Learning Platform, UWorld gives nurse educators a way to administer secure remote assessments without scheduling live proctors or requiring students to access a separate testing system.

"The future of nursing education depends on finding smarter ways to support the people preparing our next generation of nurses," said Jeffrey A. Elliott, Chief Operating Officer at UWorld. "As programs face growing demands and limited faculty resources, technology will help educators focus less on administrative responsibilities and more on teaching, mentoring and student success. This is another step toward giving nurse educators the tools and flexibility they need to prepare a strong, capable nursing workforce."

Respondus Monitor works with Respondus LockDown Browser to prevent students from accessing unauthorized websites and applications during assessments. AI-assisted technology records exam sessions and flags potential irregularities for faculty review, eliminating the need for live monitoring. The integration also supports identity verification, testing-environment checks and flexible scheduling.

Nursing programs can use an eligible existing Respondus Monitor institutional license or offer students unlimited proctoring within one UWorld course. Once enabled, the technology operates directly within UWorld's Learning Platform, allowing nurse educators to administer secure remote assessments without adding a separate testing system.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is new to UWorld Nursing's Learning Platform?
UWorld Nursing's Learning Platform now supports Respondus Monitor, an automated, AI-assisted remote proctoring solution that helps nursing programs protect exam integrity while reducing the need for live faculty monitoring. The integration allows nurse educators to administer secure remote assignments and assessments directly within the platform.

How does Respondus Monitor work with UWorld Nursing?
Respondus Monitor works with Respondus LockDown Browser to restrict access to unauthorized websites and applications during assessments. Integrated into UWorld Nursing's Learning Platform, the technology records exam sessions using a webcam and microphone, then uses AI-assisted analysis to flag potential irregularities for faculty review.

How does automated proctoring help nurse educators?
UWorld Nursing's automated proctoring capability reduces the time faculty spend scheduling and supervising remote assessments. With no advance proctoring appointments required, nurse educators can offer more flexible testing while focusing on instruction, mentoring, remediation and student success.

How does UWorld Nursing help protect academic integrity?
UWorld Nursing integrates Respondus Monitor and Respondus LockDown Browser to restrict printing, copying, web searches and access to other applications during assessments. The technology also provides webcam recording, AI-assisted analysis and optional identity verification and testing-environment checks. Faculty retain responsibility for reviewing flagged activity.

Do nursing programs need a separate Respondus Monitor license?
Nursing programs with an eligible existing Respondus Monitor license may be able to connect it to UWorld's Learning Platform. Programs without an institutional license can offer a student-purchase option that provides unlimited proctoring within one UWorld course, with no per-exam fees. Schools should consult their LMS administrator to confirm eligibility.

Do students need to download a separate platform?
No separate testing platform or login is required to use Respondus Monitor with UWorld Nursing. Once enabled by a UWorld administrator, students access proctored assessments directly through the Learning Platform. Students need a compatible computer, webcam, microphone and reliable internet connection, and may need to install Respondus LockDown Browser.

Why should nursing programs choose UWorld over lower-cost alternatives?
UWorld Nursing combines NCLEX-style practice questions, detailed answer explanations, assessment tools and performance insights in a connected learning experience. These resources help nurse educators identify knowledge gaps, reinforce clinical reasoning and support student readiness, offering value beyond the initial subscription price.

About UWorld
UWorld is a global leader in comprehensive academic and professional education. Since 2001, the company has helped more than 5 million high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional students prepare for high-stakes accounting, college admissions, finance, legal, medical, nursing and pharmacy exams and achieve their academic and career goals. UWorld supports students and educators with comprehensive courses, high-quality practice questions, and detailed answer explanations designed to improve outcomes. Aspen Publishing, Efficient Learning, JD-Next^®, Roger CPA Review^®, RxPrep^®, Surgent Accounting & Financial Education^TM and Themis Bar Review^® are UWorld companies. Learn more at UWorld.com.

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