Publication Date

2009

Degree Type

Master's Project

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Jayne Cohen

Second Advisor

Vivian Wong

Keywords

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), pass rate, performance strategies

Abstract

Successful performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is a measure of competence indicating that newly licensed nurses have attained standards to ensure safe nursing practice. Concerned about a declining pass rate, one urban state university implemented multiple strategies over a period of time in order to enhance the success rate of frrst-time test-takers. The purpose of this research project was to focus on the state university's NCLEX-RN pass rates for frrst-time candidates, examined and evaluated new implemented strategies, and determined how the interventions influenced these pass rates. Data were collected using retrospective existing records on a sample of 680 subjects .. These included more stringent admission criteria, several testing modalities, and students' progression policies. Passage of the NCLEX-RN exam assures the competencies required for safe patient care. Findings indicate a variety of strategies could be implemented by other Schools of Nursing to enhance their students' success.

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