A closer look at first-time pass rates as the primary measure of program quality.
First time pass rates
NCLEX
Nursing education
Journal
Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
ISSN: 1532-8481
Titre abrégé: J Prof Nurs
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8511298
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
received:
22
06
2020
revised:
24
09
2020
accepted:
29
09
2020
entrez:
14
12
2020
pubmed:
15
12
2020
medline:
22
5
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The NCLEX pass rate is considered the premier indicator of program quality. Nursing programs utilize first-time pass rates (F-TPR) as a basis for making program decisions - especially when confronted with a falling rate. This survey was conducted to identify the array of strategies implemented to improve or maintain F-TPRs. Additionally, we sought to ascertain whether responding programs had experienced a problematic F-TPR and their experience in the aftermath. This study utilized a descriptive survey of nursing programs. Data analysis included thematic analysis of an open-ended item and descriptive analysis of forced-choice items. Nursing programs report F-TPRs heavily influence decisions and policy making especially regarding admission/progression policies, use of standardized exams, and most consider it one of the most influential factors in program decision-making. A recommendation is made for changing the requirement to the percentage of students passing within two attempts.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The NCLEX pass rate is considered the premier indicator of program quality. Nursing programs utilize first-time pass rates (F-TPR) as a basis for making program decisions - especially when confronted with a falling rate.
PURPOSE
OBJECTIVE
This survey was conducted to identify the array of strategies implemented to improve or maintain F-TPRs. Additionally, we sought to ascertain whether responding programs had experienced a problematic F-TPR and their experience in the aftermath.
METHODS
METHODS
This study utilized a descriptive survey of nursing programs. Data analysis included thematic analysis of an open-ended item and descriptive analysis of forced-choice items.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Nursing programs report F-TPRs heavily influence decisions and policy making especially regarding admission/progression policies, use of standardized exams, and most consider it one of the most influential factors in program decision-making.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
A recommendation is made for changing the requirement to the percentage of students passing within two attempts.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33308575
pii: S8755-7223(20)30193-9
doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.09.011
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
707-711Informations de copyright
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