Predictors of Success on the Newest NCLEX-RN

Academic and Nursing Aptitude and the NCLEX-RN in Baccalaureate Programs

“…The biggest change came in 1991, when the NCLEX-RN was reformatted from the traditional paper and pencil exam to a computer adaptive testing (CAT) model (NCSBN, 2010;Wall, Miller, & Widerquist, 1993). The NCSBN became the first organization in the nation to use this technological adaptive test format in order to further individualize the test in relationship to the standards of nursing practice (NCSBN, 2010).…”

The relationship of learner entry characteristics and reading and writing skills to program exit outcome

“…This particular study is the third investigation into academic variables by these investigators and the high predictability of pre-nursing GPA has emerged as a predictive variable in all three studies (Glick, McClelland, Yang, & Glick, 1986;McClelland, Yang & Glick, & McClelland, 1987). Pre-nursing or entry GPA is one Two reported investigations (Wall, Miller, & Widerquist, 1993;Waterhouse, Carroll & Beeman, 1993) have been done on the predictors of success on the newest NCLEX2-RN examination. The first investigation reports core GPA to be an indicator of success on the new NCLEX.…”

“…The first investigation reports core GPA to be an indicator of success on the new NCLEX. In addition, in this study, scores on the National League of Nursing achievement tests are also an indicator of success on the new NCLEX-2 (Wall, Miller, Widerquist, 1993). The study sample size was small with only 92 participants and only 86 participants for some of the 10 independent variables where data were unavailable.…”

“…A model for more accurately predicting academic achievement among nursing students will enhance success; reduce attrition, and reduce failure rates within selected schools of nursing. Utilizing Bloom's Mastery Model, nurse and is focused on client needs (Bosma, 1990 (Wall, Miller, & Widerquist, 1993).…”

“…GPA is consistently reported as a predictor for performance on the NCLEX examination (Dell & Valine, 1990;McKinney, Small, O'Dell, & Coonrod, 1988;Quick, Krupa, & Whitley, 1985;Wall, Miller, & Widerquist, 1993).…”