Ensuring NCLEX-RN Success for First-Time Test-Takers

Pedagogy and Culture: An Educational Initiative in Supporting UAE Nursing Graduates Prepare for a High-stakes Nurse Licensing Examination

“…However, the presence of fluent and sympathetic English speakers with a backup local Arabic speaking GNI coordinator was important for maintaining focus on the linguistic requirements for the HAAD exam. 4.2.2 Development of critical thinking skills Focus on the nursing process and use of case studies is noted as an enabler in the development of critical thinking skills, nursing judgment, and in successful remediation and exam preparation programs (Colombraro, 1989;Frith et al, 2005;Hyland, 2012;Norton et al, 2006). Week one of the program included daily presentation and discussion of a clinical case study (Table 1).…”

“…The team found that while recommendations are available on the design and delivery of review programs and remedial interventions to assist nurses preparing for high-stakes licensing exams (Crow, Handley, Shaw-Morrison, & M., 2004;Frith, Sewel, & Clarke, 2005;Kaufman, Baradell, Calhoon, & Durham, 1987;Morton, 2004), most of the literature was focused on the NCLEX (Colombraro, 1989;Johnson, 2009;Norton et al, 2006;Pennington & Spurlock, 2010). No articles were found of direct relevance to nursing within the UAE, wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States or an Arab Muslim context.…”

“…Published research on high-stakes exam preparation programs for nurses revealed a range of effective teaching and learning strategies (Hyland, 2012;Johnson, 2009;Kaufman et al, 1987;Morton, 2004;Norton et al, 2006;Simon et al, 2013). Emerging themes were consistent with Egbert's learning requirements, including the need for learners to a) be involved in authentic tasks; b) have enough time and receive feedback; c) receive pastoral care and guidance to attend mindfully to the learning process; and, d) have opportunity to interact socially and negotiate meaning regarding their role as a nurse professional.…”

A Comparison of Two Nursing Program Exit Exams That Predict First-Time NCLEX-RN Outcome

“…2,3,7,[15][16][17][18][19]23 These studies have been conducted in cooperation with the owner of the E2 using large samples selected from the pool of E2 testers during specific time frames. [3][4][5][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] One published study 4 and two doctoral dissertations 5,30 report the predictive accuracy of RNCP scores using regression analyses. 2 Conversely, the body of literature comparing RNCP scores to NCLEX-RN outcomes is comparatively sparse.…”

Usefulness of a Midcurricular Examination for Identifying At-Risk Nursing Students

“…17 Demonstrated positive effects on NCLEX-RN pass rates have been reported through the use of remediation programs that are focused near the end of the nursing curriculum. 1,9,10,18,19 Students who are identified to participate in these programs are often categorized as at risk for failure based on their performance on content-specific examinations, grades in the specific nursing course in the curriculum, and their performance on a comprehensive test such as the HESI E 2 . A remediation plan at this point in the student's educational career is likely to consist of a specific number of NCLEX-RN practice questions, accompanied by the completion of a structured review course and an individualized plan of study.…”