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Juan Caluya1, Sunil Thomas, Daniel Alferez
1About the Authors Juan Caluya Jr., DNP, RN, CNE, PCCN, is associate professor, West Coast University, Orange County Campus, Anaheim, California. Sunil Thomas, DNP, RN, CHEP, is associate professor, West Coast University, Orange County Campus. Daniel Alferez, DNP, RN, CPEN, is manager, Nursing Persistence and Outcomes, West Coast University, Orange County Campus. Sherri Barrett, DNP, RN, is senior campus dean, West Coast University, Orange County Campus.
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between the timing from prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program completion to first-attempt test outcomes in the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN). A retrospective cohort design was used to analyze data from BSN graduates (2021 to 2024). Test intervals were categorized and compared with NCLEX-RN pass rates. Students who tested within 2 to 4 weeks had higher first-time pass rates. Testing after approximately 10 weeks led to lower pass rates. Findings emphasize the value of timely NCLEX-RN testing after graduation and highlight the proactive role of educators in promoting early exam preparation.
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