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New York State baccalaureate performance on NCLEX: implications for faculty
The Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association
|March 1, 1994
Summary
First-time nursing graduates from baccalaureate programs have lower NCLEX-RN pass rates. This study examines predictors of success and strategies to improve outcomes for these candidates.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Licensure Examinations
Background:
- First-time baccalaureate candidates exhibit lower NCLEX-RN pass rates compared to associate degree and diploma candidates.
- This disparity raises concerns for nursing faculty at the baccalaureate level.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the performance of first-time baccalaureate candidates on the NCLEX-RN Examination.
- To identify academic and nonacademic predictors of success on the examination.
- To describe interventions implemented in baccalaureate programs to enhance pass rates.
Main Methods:
- Review of NCLEX-RN examination performance data for first-time baccalaureate candidates.
- Analysis of academic and nonacademic factors associated with examination success.
- Description of program-specific strategies and curriculum adjustments.
Main Results:
- Identification of key academic and nonacademic predictors influencing NCLEX-RN pass rates.
- Examples of successful interventions and curriculum modifications in baccalaureate nursing programs.
- Data highlighting the performance gap between different entry-level nursing education pathways.
Conclusions:
- Understanding predictors is crucial for targeted student support.
- Baccalaureate programs can implement specific strategies to improve NCLEX-RN pass rates.
- Curriculum analysis and adaptation are essential for preparing graduates for licensure.