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Study groups: are they effective in preparing students for NCLEX-RN?

J Ashley1, J O'Neil

  • 1Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02167.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|October 1, 1994
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Faculty-directed study groups improved nursing candidates' NCLEX-RN pass rates. This intervention particularly benefited "at-risk" students, suggesting study groups enhance preparation for the national nursing license exam.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • NCLEX-RN Preparation

Background:

  • The NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) is a critical examination for nurse licensure.
  • Preparing nursing candidates effectively for the NCLEX-RN is a key objective in baccalaureate nursing programs.
  • The impact of structured interventions like study groups on exam performance requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of faculty-directed study groups as an intervention for NCLEX-RN preparation.
  • To compare the NCLEX-RN performance of nursing students who participated in study groups versus those who did not.
  • To analyze the differential impact of study groups across various academic achievement levels.

Main Methods:

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  • Comparative analysis of NCLEX-RN pass rates between a baccalaureate nursing class that participated in study groups and a prior class that did not.
  • Examination of academic subgroups within both classes to assess intervention efficacy across achievement levels.
  • Qualitative discussion of factors contributing to observed performance differences, particularly for "at-risk" students.

    • Main Results:

    • Study group participants demonstrated a higher NCLEX-RN passing rate compared to non-participants.
    • The intervention showed significant positive effects for "at-risk" students, improving their NCLEX-RN success rates.
    • Generally improved performance was observed among study group participants across all academic levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Faculty-directed study groups are an effective intervention for enhancing NCLEX-RN preparedness among nursing candidates.
    • The positive impact on "at-risk" students highlights the potential of targeted support through study groups.
    • Future research should focus on intervention intensity and employ random assignment for robust control in study group effectiveness evaluations.