Nursing Students' Intrinsic Motivation and Performance on the Licensure Examination
1Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas.
Nurse Educator
|December 7, 2016
Summary
Student motivation did not predict nursing licensure exam success. This study found no significant link between intrinsic motivation and passing the crucial nursing licensure examination, impacting patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Professions Licensure
Background:
- Unsuccessful nursing licensure attempts negatively impact graduates, educational programs, healthcare agencies, and patient safety.
- Understanding factors influencing licensure success is critical for improving outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nursing students' intrinsic motivation and their performance on the licensure examination.
- To identify potential predictors of success on the nursing licensure exam.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, correlational study design.
- Nursing students completed a 12-question survey assessing reasons for learning as indicators of motivation type.
- Data were analyzed to determine correlations between motivation variables and licensure examination performance.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant correlations were found between nursing students' intrinsic motivation and their performance on the licensure examination.
- The study did not identify intrinsic motivation as a predictor of licensure success.
Conclusions:
- Intrinsic motivation, as measured, does not appear to be a significant factor in nursing licensure examination performance.
- Further research is needed to explore other potential factors influencing nursing licensure success and patient safety.
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