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The relationship between computer testing during a nursing program and NCLEX performance
1Indiana University School of Nursing, 1033 East Third St/Sycamore 405, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA. dreising@indiana.edu
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|March 3, 2004
Summary
Implementing computer-based testing in nursing programs did not significantly impact student pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This 7-year study found no difference between students exposed to computer-based testing and those who were not.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Professions Licensure
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) was introduced in 1994.
- Nursing programs have explored integrating computer-based testing (CBT) into curricula to familiarize students with the NCLEX format.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between in-program computer-based testing and subsequent NCLEX performance.
- To determine if exposure to CBT during a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program affects licensure examination pass rates.
Main Methods:
- A 7-year retrospective study comparing NCLEX pass rates.
- Analysis of student cohorts before and after the implementation of CBT in nursing courses.
- Statistical comparison of pass rates between exposed and unexposed student groups.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was found in NCLEX pass rates between students who experienced CBT in their nursing program and those who did not.
- The introduction of CBT within the nursing curriculum did not demonstrably improve licensure examination outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Integrating computer-based testing into nursing education does not appear to be a critical factor for improving NCLEX pass rates.
- Further research may explore other pedagogical strategies or student support mechanisms to enhance licensure examination success.