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The HESI Exit Exam: progression benchmark and remediation guide.
Ainslie T Nibert1, Anne Young, Robin Britt
1College of Nursing, Houston Baptist University, Houston, USA.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|September 20, 2008
Summary
Identifying at-risk nursing students early is crucial. The HESI Exit Exam can serve as a benchmark to guide remediation, improving National Council Licensure Examination success rates for students facing academic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Assessment
Background:
- Remediation benefits nursing students with academic deficits, improving National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) success.
- Lack of specific benchmarks hinders early identification of students at risk for NCLEX failure.
- The HESI Exit Exam (E) is recognized for its reliability and validity in measuring NCLEX preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the HESI Exit Exam (E) as a benchmark for student progression in nursing programs.
- To explore the utility of the E as a guide for targeted remediation strategies.
- To identify specific benchmarks for at-risk nursing students needing intervention.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the HESI Exit Exam (E) data from senior nursing students.
- Analyzed E scores to establish benchmarks for NCLEX preparedness.
- Correlated E performance with the need for and effectiveness of remediation.
Main Results:
- The HESI Exit Exam (E) demonstrates potential as a reliable benchmark for NCLEX readiness.
- Specific score ranges on the E can identify students requiring remediation.
- Implementing E-guided remediation may enhance NCLEX success rates.
Conclusions:
- The HESI Exit Exam (E) can be effectively used as a progression benchmark in nursing curricula.
- Utilizing the E for remediation guidance is a viable strategy to support at-risk students.
- Further research can refine E benchmarks for optimal NCLEX success prediction.
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