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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Exploring the issue of failure to fail in a nursing program.

Sylvie Larocque¹, Florence Loyce Luhanga

¹Laurentian University of Sudbury, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6, Canada. slarocque@laurentian.ca

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship

|June 6, 2013

Summary

Failing nursing students is challenging due to academic and emotional support needs. Failing to fail students can negatively impact programs, faculty, and students, affecting clinical experience quality.

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Qualitative Research

Background:

The phenomenon of "failure to fail" in nursing programs presents unique challenges.
Identifying factors influencing decisions not to fail underperforming students is crucial for program integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the complexities surrounding the "failure to fail" issue in nursing education.
To understand the perspectives of faculty, preceptors, and advisors on this critical decision.

Main Methods:

Qualitative descriptive design.
Individual in-depth interviews with 13 nursing faculty, preceptors, and advisors.
Content analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

Failing students is an emotionally taxing process requiring significant academic and emotional support.
Consequences of not failing students impact programs, faculty, and students, potentially diminishing program reputation.
Personal, professional, and structural factors can contribute to the decision to not fail a student.

Conclusions:

Recommendations for improving the process include enhanced documentation, communication, and support systems.
Addressing the "failure to fail" issue is vital for maintaining the quality of nursing education and clinical experiences.
Interventions are needed to support students, faculty, and preceptors through the evaluation and failure process.