The Relationship of a Predictable Ability Measurement Examination and NCLEX-RN Disposition

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Professions Assessment

Background:

• End-of-program examinations are crucial for assessing nursing students' readiness for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
• The Clinical Judgment Registered Nurse Readiness Examinations (CJE-RN REs) have been increasingly adopted by nursing programs over the past five years.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the efficacy of the CJE-RN REs.
• To examine the correlation between CJE-RN RE scores and first-time pass rates on the NCLEX-RN.

Main Methods:

• A study involving over 1000 nursing students who completed both the CJE-RN RE and the Next Generation NCLEX-RN.
• Data collected between February 1 and August 31, 2023.

Main Results:

• A strong positive correlation was observed between CJE-RN RE performance and NCLEX-RN success.
• Students scoring 70% or higher on the CJE-RN RE demonstrated a 99% likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN on their first attempt.

Conclusions:

• The CJE-RN RE serves as a valid and reliable measure of nursing student preparedness for licensure.
• Findings support the use of the CJE-RN RE as an essential tool for nursing schools to enhance NCLEX-RN preparation.