Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations: 2014 to 2016

Abstract

<p>The study assessed the performance of nursing graduates in the Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations from 2014 to 2016. The findings served as bases for a proposed action plan. Specifically, this study ascertained the relationship between the performance of nursing graduates’ in the Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations.The descriptive-correlational design was used utilizing secondary data taken from the review center. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing, University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. Subjects of the study were the nursing graduates of the department from 2014 to 2016. Statistical treatment used were simple percentage, and Pearson r.Findings revealed that the university has delivered a passing percentage of 52.4% in 2014, 90% in 2015, and 85.7% in 2016. These performances are above the yearly national passing percentage. The mock board examination performance shows that majority of the subjects have satisfactory rating in 2014 and 2016. However, satisfactory and fair ratings were observed in 2015. In 2014, there were significant relationships between: NP1 and NLE (moderate); NP2 and NLE (moderate); NP3 and NLE (strong); NP4 and NLE (strong); NP5 and NLE (strong); Mean of NPs and NLE (strong). For 2015 and 2016, there were associations between the variables but not significant.In conclusion, the performance in the mock board examinations have influenced the passing rates of the board examinees for the last three years. This is supported by the strength of relationship between variables, strong in 2014 and moderate in 2015 and 2016. The researchers highly recommend the implementation of the mock board examinations in preparation for the nurse licensure examinations. Recommended citation: Amparado, M. A. P. &amp;amp; Diamante, V. A. M. (2018). Mock Board Examinations and Nurse Licensure Examinations: 2014 to 2016. Cebu Journal of Nursing, 1(1), 4-24.</p>