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Enrichment education. Key to NCLEX success
Nursing & Health Care : Official Publication of the National League for Nursing
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Faculty addressed a declining NCLEX pass rate among nursing graduates during the 1980s, a period of significant changes in student demographics. This study details the strategies implemented to improve student performance and licensure examination success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Professions Education
- Academic Performance
Background:
- The 1980s saw significant demographic shifts in nursing school student bodies.
- A concurrent decline in the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) success rate was observed.
- This created a challenge for faculty to maintain educational standards and graduate preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the faculty's response to a decreasing NCLEX success rate.
- To document interventions implemented during a period of student body transformation.
- To provide insights into managing educational challenges in nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive approach.
- Review of faculty meeting minutes and institutional records from the 1980s.
- Analysis of concurrent changes in student demographics and NCLEX pass rates.
Main Results:
- Faculty implemented curriculum revisions and enhanced support services.
- Targeted interventions were developed to address specific areas of student weakness.
- The study outlines the faculty's proactive and adaptive strategies.
Conclusions:
- Faculty engagement and strategic interventions are crucial for addressing declining licensure exam pass rates.
- Adapting to changing student demographics is essential for nursing program success.
- The findings offer valuable lessons for nursing education leadership.