A comprehensive educational approach to improving NCLEX-RN pass rates.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Student Support Services

Background:

• Nurse educators continuously seek optimal methods to enhance student preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Traditional educational approaches may not fully equip nursing students with the necessary skills for licensure success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the implementation of an integrated online coaching program.
• To evaluate the impact of combining Appreciative Advising and Emotional Intelligence education on student learning outcomes and NCLEX-RN performance.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental design was employed with nursing students from four graduating classes (2013-2016).
• Student satisfaction was assessed using electronic surveys with seven-point Likert scale ratings.
• NCLEX-RN pass rates were analyzed using a t test to compare pre- and post-implementation data.

Main Results:

• Students reported significant satisfaction with the integration of Appreciative Advising and Emotional Intelligence components.
• A statistically significant improvement in NCLEX-RN pass rates was observed following the program's implementation.

Conclusions:

• The findings indicate that incorporating Appreciative Advising and Emotional Intelligence into online coaching programs positively influences NCLEX-RN pass rates.
• Nursing programs can enhance student success by integrating comprehensive online support strategies.