Professional Preparation: Faculty Practices for NCLEX-RN^® Success

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Professional Licensure Examination

Background:

• The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) is a critical benchmark for nursing graduates.
• Davis's model outlines three phases of a caring relationship in NCLEX-RN® preparation, based on Peplau's theory.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore faculty members' perspectives on strategies that contribute to successful NCLEX-RN® outcomes.
• To identify effective approaches for enhancing student performance on the NCLEX-RN®.

Main Methods:

• Semistructured phone interviews were conducted with faculty members.
• Faculty perspectives were analyzed and categorized into external support structures and internal collaborative processes.

Main Results:

• Faculty identified a multifaceted collaborative approach as the most effective strategy.
• The integration of commercial testing products and ongoing program evaluation emerged as significant components.

Conclusions:

• A comprehensive, collaborative strategy is recommended for optimizing NCLEX-RN® preparation.
• Effective NCLEX-RN® success hinges on a blend of external resources and robust internal collaboration within nursing programs.