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Improving NCLEX-RN pass rates by implementing a testing policy.

Jean Schroeder¹

¹Faculty, Platt College, Aurora, CO, USA. jean.schroeder@plattcolorado.edu

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|April 10, 2013

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Implementing a comprehensive testing policy significantly improved National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates. This nursing education strategy enhanced curriculum evaluation and student outcomes.

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Nursing Education
Health Professions Education
Curriculum Evaluation

Background:

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) programs face pressure to improve NCLEX-RN pass rates and meet accreditation standards.
Effective curriculum evaluation is crucial for enhancing student success on licensure exams.
A systematic approach to testing policy development can address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of a testing policy in an ADN program to improve NCLEX-RN pass rates.
To detail strategies for internal and external curriculum evaluation within the policy.
To assess the impact of the testing policy on NCLEX-RN outcomes.

Main Methods:

Developed and implemented a formal testing policy manual for curriculum evaluation.
Employed internal strategies: improved test item writing, test blueprinting, and item analysis.
Utilized external strategies: HESI specialty and exit exams for course and program completion evaluation.

Main Results:

The mean NCLEX-RN pass rate significantly increased (P < .01) in the 5 years after policy implementation compared to the 5 years prior.
Internal curriculum evaluation methods focused on faculty-designed exams and item analysis.
External evaluation used standardized HESI exams to gauge student preparedness.

Conclusions:

The implemented testing policy was effective in improving NCLEX-RN pass rates for the ADN program.
A structured approach combining internal and external evaluations enhances nursing curriculum effectiveness.
This policy provides a model for other nursing programs seeking to boost licensure exam success.