NAPLEX passing rates decline nationwide

Williams, Reagan A.

doi:10.1016/j.ptdy.2017.04.021

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“…Despite these limitations, this study directly responded to critics' speculation about the cause of decline in NAPLEX pass rates since 2008. Contrary to critics' speculation, too many programs and too few applicants were not at the root of the largest single year decline in pass rates since 2008 17 after acknowledging the effects of the accreditation era, blueprint, and TC&PS changes. There are two implications from this work.…”

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Association Between Accreditation Era, North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Testing Changes, and First-Time Pass Rates

Ried

Hunter

Bos

et al. 2023

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To estimate the effects of the number of pharmacy programs founded since 2000, programs' accreditation era, and blueprint, testing conditions and passing standard (TC&PS) changes implemented by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) beginning in 2015 on first-time pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). Methods. This was a retrospective, observational cohort study using publicly published data. The number of programs and pass rates were collected from 2008 to 2020. Programs reporting pass rates from 2016 to 2020 were eligible. Accreditation era was defined as programs accredited before or after 2000. Pass rates were categorized into NAPLEX's administered before or after 2015. Independent and paired samples t-tests, Cohen's d effect size, and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results. Pass rates were initially found to decline as the number of programs rose. First-time pass rates of programs accredited before 2000 were higher that pass rates of programs accredited after 2000 every year after 2011. Only 40 percent of the programs accredited after 2000 exceeded the national average between 2016-2020. Blueprint changes implemented in 2015 and TC&PS changes implemented in 2016 had greater effect on pass rates than the number of programs or applicants. Conclusion. Programs accredited after 2000 generally had lower first-time NAPLEX pass rates. Even so, blueprint and TC&PS changes instituted by the NABP were more important predictors of the decline of first-time NAPLEX pass rates. Stakeholders should collaborate and embrace best practices for assessing practice-ready competency for licensure.

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Section: A J P Ementioning

confidence: 74%

Association Between Accreditation Era, North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Testing Changes, and First-Time Pass Rates

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Hunter

Bos

et al. 2023

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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“…First-attempt NAPLEX pass rates have recently become a primary source of concern for colleges and schools of pharmacy, with national pass rates beginning to drop in 2014, with the most substantial drop occurring between 2015 and 2016 (Williams, 2017;Williams et al, 2019). Following the decline in national pass rates, there has been much interest in identifying student exam achievement characteristics (Fiano et al, 2022).…”

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Impact of curricular and institutional factors on Pharm.D. students' NAPLEX success: A comprehensive analysis of US pharmacy programmes

Rashrash,

Khan,

Sawesi

2024

Pharm Educ

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Background: Curricula and institutional factors in pharmacy schools play a pivotal role in shaping students' readiness for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). The factors that influence student success remain uncertain. This research explores the association between various aspects of pharmacy school curricula and NAPLEX pass rates. Methods: Data on various aspects of pharmacy programs across the United States were collected, including curricular structure and content. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to investigate the correlation of factors with NAPLEX pass rates. Results: The four-year programmes and research-focused institutions, with a curricular emphasis on practice management, pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, and APPE, had a positive relationship with NAPLEX pass rates. Focus on Pharmaceutical Calculations had a negative relationship with NAPLEX performance. All other factors were non-significant. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the determinants of NAPLEX pass rates. It underscores the importance of a well-rounded curriculum and a balanced course selection to enhance student performance.

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“…First-attempt NAPLEX pass rates have recently become a serious concern for colleges and schools of pharmacy, as passing rates began a downward trend in 2014, with the most significant drop occurring between 2015 and 2016. 3,4 The NAPLEX competency statements were revised in 2015; in 2016, the exam length was increased from 4.25 hours to 6 hours with an increase from 185 to 250 questions. 3 At the same time, the model changed from computer-adaptive to preassembled, with set percentages of questions varying in difficulty.…”

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Association Between NAPLEX Preparation Program Characteristics and First-Time Pass Rates

Fiano

Attarabeen

Augustine

et al. 2022

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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NAPLEX passing rates decline nationwide

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Association Between Accreditation Era, North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Testing Changes, and First-Time Pass Rates

Association Between Accreditation Era, North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Testing Changes, and First-Time Pass Rates

Impact of curricular and institutional factors on Pharm.D. students' NAPLEX success: A comprehensive analysis of US pharmacy programmes

Association Between NAPLEX Preparation Program Characteristics and First-Time Pass Rates

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