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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Educational Policy
Assessment

Background:

Standardized exit examinations are crucial for assessing nursing student readiness for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
There is limited understanding of the policy development processes within nursing programs regarding these high-stakes assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the experiences of nursing faculty in developing and implementing policies for standardized exit examinations.
To identify the key themes associated with the creation and modification of testing policies in nursing education.

Main Methods:

A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed.
Data were collected from nursing faculty involved in policy development for exit examinations.

Main Results:

Faculty identified a policy development process characterized by distinct phases: triggers for change, policy modification, and reactions to policy changes.
The study highlights the dynamic nature of policy creation in response to assessment needs.

Conclusions:

Understanding the faculty's policy development process is essential for effective implementation of standardized exit examinations.
Further research is needed to explore the impact of these policies on student outcomes and NCLEX-RN success.