Examining the relationships between NCLEX-RN performance and nursing student factors, including undergraduate nursing program performance: A systematic review

Abstract

The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) replaced the Canadian Registered Nursing Examination (CRNE) in January 2015 as part of the requirements for qualifying for registered nurse (RN) status in all but one Canadian province. This substantial change is likely to have a profound impact on Canadian undergraduate nursing degree programs practices. This systematic review aims to examine the evidence describing the relationship between undergraduate nursing program performance and NCLEX-RN performance by registered nursing candidates as well as other factors contributing to NCLEX-RN success. An initial search of CINAHL and Medline databases using key terms NCLEX and predict, publication dates between 1984-2015 revealed 46 articles of interest. 28 articles were examined for eligibility and 17 articles with clear evidence and descriptions were included. Thematic groupings of academic, cognitive, individual factors and models for successes are presented. The review showed academic factors are strong predictors for NCLEX-RN success. Cognitive factors, particularly critical thinking skills, are correlated with NCLEX-RN success. Stress and highly negative emotions inversely correlate with NCLEX-RN success. Speaking English as a first language showed high correlation with NCLEX success, while other nonacademic factors such as age, gender and ethnicity showed varying results. All these factors have implications for nursing programs' practices and students. Research studies need to begin immediately, not only to define and predict factors for NCLEX-RN success within its new Canadian arena, but also to evaluate the outcomes of this exam at baseline and frequent intervals within this population. This will enhance nursing programs' support of students' success.

Perceptions of nursing educators and alumni of an effective preparation programme for the Indonesian national nursing licensure examination

“…In support of this recommended strategy, it was reported that independent individual study is an essential part of the preparation to achieve high NCLEX scores ( Johnson et al, 2017 ). It was also reported that significant improvement in NCLEX pass rates was observed when computer-based examinations and intensive review drills were deployed at the end of senior year ( Park, 2018 ) and when critical thinking skills are integrated into the curriculum ( Sears et al, 2015 ;Taylor, 2019 ).…”

Perbedaan Pencapaian Kompetensi Mahasiswa Ners (Komunikasi, Keterampilan dan Perilaku Profesional) Antara Stase Keperawatan Anak Dengan Keperawatan Maternitas Sesudah Intervensi Metode Bimbingan One Minute Preceptor (OMP) pada Preceptor di Kota Bengkulu

“…Kelulusan uji kompetensi perawat dapat dipengaruhi dari berbagai faktor. Faktor yang memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan peserta untuk dapat lulus uji kompetensi ialah faktor kognitif, akademik dan individu (Sears, 2015). Menurut Kholifah & Kusumawati (2016) faktor yang mempengaruhi yaitu persiapan yang matang dengan memperkenalkan kisikisi uji kompetensi dan memberikan kesempatan untuk menjelaskan pemaparan terhadap praktik klinik.…”

Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kelulusan Uji Kompetensi Ners Indonesia (Ukni) Di Regional Sulawesi

“…Terdapat berbagai faktor yang dapat memengaruhi tingkat kelulusan dalam mengikuti uji kompetensi. Faktor-faktor yang memiliki pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kemampuan mahasiswa untuk lulus uji kompetensi ialah faktor akademik, faktor kognitif, dan faktor individu (Sears, Othman, & Mahoney, 2015 Berdasarkan faktor-faktor tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat kelulusan mahasiswa dapat dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal (faktor yang berasal dari dalam diri individu) dan faktor eksternal (faktor yang berasal dari luar diri individu). Faktor internal terdiri atas intelegensi, kondisi psikis, kesiapan ujian, kondisi fisik, dan prestasi akademik.…”