Investigating the Integration of Student Learning Resources in Preparation for the NCLEX-RN: Phase One of a Canadian Two-Phase Multi-Site Study

Perceptions of Graduates from a Canadian Bachelor of Nursing Program: Preparing for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) (Perceptions des diplômées d’un programme canadien de baccalauréat en sciences infirmières : préparation à l’examen pour infirmières autorisées du National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

“…Participants in the current study reported diverse perceptions about the helpfulness of both required and self-selected exam preparation strategies. These findings, along with other reports about implementing licensure exam preparations in Canadian programs (Cobbett et al, 2016;Hobbins & Bradley, 2013), suggest the relationship between commercial resources and NCLEX-RN success is an important area of attention for nurse educators. Cobbett et al acknowledged an absence of data regarding other exam preparation options as a limitation of their investigation.…”

“…Similar to the recommendations of Cobbett et al (2016), we also recognize the need to develop a national database around the NCLEX-RN. In response to this, we conducted a second survey with graduates who completed the NCLEX-RN in 2016.…”

“…While this study focused on perceptions of PassPoint as a mandated preparatory resource, a second Canadian study by Cobbett et al (2016) also explored the outcomes of using required resources in Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) products. A recommendation of Cobbett et al was to require students to meet specific program-set benchmark scores using HESI products as a means for improving NCLEX-RN outcomes.…”

“…Herrman and Johnson (2009) suggest that exam preparation strategies have become as numerous as the number of programs providing pre-professional nursing education. Several reports describe the impact of integrating exam preparation materials into nursing programs on NCLEX-RN pass rates in American and Canadian curricula (Carr, 2011;Cobbett, Nemeth, & MacDonald, 2016;Crow et al, 2004;Davenport, 2007). It is evident that licensure exam pass rates have become associated with program recruitment, accreditation, and curriculum revisions in the United States (Carr, 2011;Herrman & Johnson, 2009).…”

Americanizing Canadian Nursing: Nursing Regulation Drift

“…They are critical of the methods (design flaws and postdecision timing) and possible conflicts of interest in the contract awarding processes. One study found no relationship between student success in their program (based on GPA) and success on the NCLEX-RN (Cobbett, Nemeth and MacDonald 2016). Respecting that one of the goals of the selection of the new vendor was cost savings for the students, another study identified significant cost transfer from the regulatory bodies (who used to administer the CRNE) to schools, students and graduates (McGillis-Hall, Lalonde and Kashin 2016).…”