Predicting success on the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse: Another piece of the puzzle

Determination of variables which predict success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).

“…were used to examine differences in the proportions of those predicted to pass and those that did not take or were not predicted to pass Foti & DeYoung, 1991;Horns et al 1991;NLN, 1974;Rami, 1992;Vandenhouten, 2008;Young-Richardson, 1996) supported this finding.…”

“…With the three courses grouped together in this study, it is not possible to determine which of the three would have more influence on the Exit Comprehensive Exam. Although the literature review (Anderson, 1993;Alexander & Brophy, 1997;Brisco & Anema, 1999;Foti & DeYoung, 1991;Horns et al 1991;NLN, 1954;Rami, 1993;Vandenhouten, 2008;Young-Richardson, 1996) …”

“…This result was the only area in the study where the admission scores were found to be statistically significant. Standardized test scores have been examined regarding their relationship to NCLEX success and found to be significant predictors of success (Alexander & Brophy, 1997;Felts, 1986;Foti & DeYoung, 1991;Sharp, 1984;Woodham & Taube, 1986). In addition, Arathuzik and Abner (1998) noted a correlation between NCLEX-RN success and competency in taking tests that require critical thinking and evaluation skills.…”

“…Other research (Alexander & Brophy, 1997;Anderson, 1993;Brisco & Anema, 1998;Foti & DeYoung, 1991;Horns et al 1991;NLN, 1974;Rami, 1992; Vandenhouten, These curricular variables move from simple to complex concepts with each level being a pre-requisite for entering sequential levels. Third, the element of perseverance refers to the amount of time students are willing to spend actively participating in the learning process.…”

“…Several researchers (Alexander & Brophy, 1997;Foti & DeYoung, 1991;Fowles, 1992) results regarding demographic variables which were predictive of success on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. Age, specifically the older student, (Aldag & Rose, 1983;Friedemann & Valentine, 1988;Harris, 2006;Parrish, 1994;Thompson, 1989;Yates, 2007), was found to be predictive of success on the NCLEX.…”