Bilingual Nurse Education Program:<i>Applicant Characteristics that Predict Success</i>

Bosch, Paul C.; Doshier, Sally A.; Gess‐Newsome, Julie

doi:10.5480/1536-5026-33.2.90

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“…This is supported by studies from Stewart et al [ 11 ] and Ranney et al [ 12 ] which both found a significant association between school performance and performance in the licensure examination. Similarly, existing studies have reported a strong correlation between students' previous academic achievement and their success in NCLEX-RN examination [ 13 – 15 ]. The issue however is debatable on the basis of how right it is to refuse a student who has completed the nursing training from sitting for the licensure examinations.…”

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confidence: 76%

Previous Education, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Nursing Cumulative Grade Point Average as Predictors of Success in Nursing Licensure Examinations

Amankwaa

Agyemang-Dankwah²,

Boateng

2015

Nursing Research and Practice

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Introduction. Success in the licensure examination is the only legal prerequisite to practice as a nurse in Ghana. However, a large percentage of nursing students who sit fail this examination for the first time. This study sought to unravel whether prior education, sociodemographic characteristics, and nursing Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) could predict performance in the licensure examinations. Methods. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted from November 2014 to April 2015 in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana on 176 past nursing students. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 22. A logistic regression model was fitted to look at the influence of the explanatory variables on the odds of passing the licensure examinations. All statistical significances were tested at p value of <0.05. Results. Majority, 56.3%, were females and 86.4% were between the ages of 25 and 31 years. Most of the students (88.6%) entered the nursing training colleges with a WASSCE qualification and 38% read general science. 73.9% passed the licensure examinations and the mean CGPA of the students was 2.89 (SD = 0.37). Sociodemographic characteristics and previous education had no influence on performance in the licensure examinations. CGPA had strong positive relationship with performance in licensure examinations (AOR = 15.27; 95% CI = 6.28, 27.11). Conclusion. Students CGPA could be a good predictor of their performance in the licensure examinations. On the other hand, students' sociodemographic and previous educational characteristics might not be important factors to consider in admitting students into the nursing training programme.

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confidence: 76%

Previous Education, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Nursing Cumulative Grade Point Average as Predictors of Success in Nursing Licensure Examinations

Amankwaa

Agyemang-Dankwah²,

Boateng

2015

Nursing Research and Practice

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“…Student characteristics like age, gender and ethnicity were also important predictors or actual factors of success or dropout in this literature review (Bosch, Doshier, Gess-Newsom, 2012;Cameron et al, 2011;Crombie et al, 2013;Dante, Petrucci & Lancia, 2013;Eick, Williamson & Heath, 2012;Fowler & Norrie, 2009;Hinsliff-Smith, Gates & Leducq, 2012;Jeffreys, 2012).…”

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confidence: 66%

Factors Associated With Dropout, Retention and Graduation of Nursing Students in Selected Universities in South Africa: A Narrative Review

Nkutu¹,

Seekoe²,

Goon³

2018

GJHS

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Much has been discussed in workshops, meetings, seminars and nursing summits in South Africa but very little has been revealed in literature on the scourge of drop out, retention and graduation rates of nursing students. The authors reviewed literature related to dropout, retention, completion and graduation rates of nursing students in selected universities in South Africa. Journal articles from 2007-2016 were reviewed for emerging themes about nursing students’ dropout, retention, completion, success and graduation. Exclusion criteria: online or distance education programmes, postgraduate programmes, experimental or randomized control trials and previous review studies. Comprehensive electronic search was conducted for published longitudinal and cross- sectional studies. Specific databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, EBSCO host, CINHAL. Specific search terms: [“student” OR “nursing”], OR [“dropout” OR, “retention”], OR [“graduation”, OR “education” OR “success” OR “completion”] AND “universities” OR “undergraduate” AND [“strategies” OR “interventions”]. Thirty- four (34) studies met review criteria. Fifteen (15) (47.06%) of the studies reported results on attrition, 16 (47.06%) reported on retention and 3 (8.82%) reported on completion and graduation. Academic, personal, preparedness and social factors were associated with dropout, retention and graduation of nursing students in South Africa. Dropout from undergraduate nursing programme is fraught with many problems. There is a need for retention models. Without nurses, much of the public health outcomes will be hardly achieved. If the problem of dropout and retention with decreased graduation persists, the health services will be crumbled thus affecting the realization of the health outcome “a long and healthy lifestyle for all”.

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“…The mixed methods employed for this paper were primarily qualitative, and included a survey, seven individual interviews, and two group interviews, one with three students and one with four students. Quantitative data related to student persistence in the SENE program was also collected but has been published previously (Bosch, Doshier, & Gess-Newsome, 2012).…”

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An Evaluation of Student Interpersonal Support in a Spanish-English Nursing Program

Bosch

Gess‐Newsome

2014

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Spanish speaking nurses are in great demand. For bilingual Hispanic undergraduate nursing students who might someday fill this need, interpersonal support can be a deciding factor in whether students successfully complete their program of study. This paper presents the results of an evaluative study of supportive relationships within a Spanish-English Nursing Education (SENE) program. A written survey was followed by individual and group interviews to reveal important sources of interpersonal support. The study showed that family members, especially spouses, played a critical role in personally supporting SENE students. Academic and motivational support, however, came from study groups and the cohort of Hispanic classmates. SENE administrators established cohorts of same year students, and encouraged the formation of study groups. Science-related college programs directed at Hispanic students could benefit from fostering and supporting program components that act to enhance interpersonal relationships.

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Bilingual Nurse Education Program:Applicant Characteristics that Predict Success

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

Previous Education, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Nursing Cumulative Grade Point Average as Predictors of Success in Nursing Licensure Examinations

Previous Education, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Nursing Cumulative Grade Point Average as Predictors of Success in Nursing Licensure Examinations

Factors Associated With Dropout, Retention and Graduation of Nursing Students in Selected Universities in South Africa: A Narrative Review

An Evaluation of Student Interpersonal Support in a Spanish-English Nursing Program

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