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Predicting HESI® Exit Exam Success: A Retrospective Study.
Maria D Gillespie1, Julie W Nadeau
1About the Authors Maria D. Gillespie, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, and Julie W. Nadeau, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, are faculty members, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact Dr. Gillespie at mgillesp@uiwtx.edu.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|June 25, 2019
Summary
Standardized exit exams for NCLEX success are debated. This study found Kaplan comprehensive medical surgical exam scores strongly predict HESI exit exam success, with tracking improving outcomes for nearly all students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Education Assessment
Background:
- Standardized exit examinations are debated for predicting National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) success.
- Identifying early indicators of student readiness for licensure is crucial in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between Kaplan integrated exam scores and HESI exit exam performance.
- To identify early predictors of success on standardized nursing exit exams.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective records review was conducted.
- Examined the relationship between performance on Kaplan integrated tests and the HESI exit exam score.
Main Results:
- A strong positive correlation was observed between Kaplan comprehensive medical surgical exam scores and HESI exit exam success.
- Proactive student tracking and follow-up interventions led to high rates of exit exam success.
Conclusions:
- Kaplan integrated exam scores, particularly in comprehensive medical surgical content, serve as reliable early indicators for HESI exit exam performance.
- Implementing targeted support based on these indicators significantly enhances student success on licensure exams.
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