Download or read book An Evaluation of the Alignment Between the Curriculum Components of a Nursing Program the NCLEX RN Test Plan and the Graduates NCLEX RN Test Scores Using Fenwick English s Curriculum Model written by Jean Clare Arrell Brown and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluating the Nursing Curriculum s Alignment with the National Certification Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses NCLEX RN written by Mary T. Parsons and published by ProQuest. This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to review the core nursing curriculum at Salisbury University, and to compare it to the test plan for the licensure exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). It involved collecting data from three sources. First, NCLEX-RN test results were reviewed for three graduating cohorts of nursing students (2004, 2005, and 2006). Second, selected course documents including syllabi, objectives, and comprehensive final exams were reviewed. Third, Nursing faculty were surveyed about how they chose their content for their courses and for the questions on the final exams. The curriculum data was analyzed in relation to the NCLEX-RN test plan to determine the extent of content alignment. Gaps in content coverage that corresponded to areas of graduates' weak performance were highlighted, and recommendations were made for increasing curriculum coverage in those areas. It was also recommended that faculty members review the NCLEX-RN Reports highlights on a yearly basis, and use the data to guide curriculum development efforts. This will ultimately result in improved curriculum alignment with the NCLEX-RN, and improved graduates' performance on the NCLEX-RN.

Download or read book Mosby s 2003 AssessTest written by Dolores F. Saxton and published by . This book was released on 2002-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the most trusted resource for helping nursing students prepare for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam, this new edition assesses their knowledge and abilities before they take the Boards. The AssessTest is comprised of 265 questions that reflect the stand-alone format and distribution of content according to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. A detailed computer evaluation analyzes individual strengths and weaknesses to help students plan study time more effectively. The computerized institutional report summarizes group performance in the same categories as the individual profile and assists instructors in evaluating the group's strengths and weaknesses. The group scores are compared to those of an RN norm group as well as a program-specific norm group. Packages test results with a booklet containing correct answers, question classifications, and rationales for correct and incorrect answer options so students may continue to use the AssessTest as a study tool. Compares individual and group scores to a national norm group so students and faculty can determine how performance ranks among peers. Provides an institutional profile that includes an analysis of the group's performance by clinical area to assist in curriculum evaluation. Compares scores from the 2003, 2002, and 2001 tests to enable faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum. Includes a roster of students' individual scores, percentile rankings, and an item analysis of missed questions to assist faculty in identifying students needing special assistance. Features only nationally, field-tested questions to ensure validity and quality. Presents questions according to the latest NCLEX test plan to parallel the format and scope of content and to familiarize students with the content they can expect to encounter on the Boards. Includes a new coding classification, Critical Thinking/Professional Decision-Making with subcategories of Clinical Judgement, Legal and Ethical Accountability, and Managerial Responsibility (to include delegation), to parallel content featured in the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Offers schools of nursing an emailed PDF version of their institutional profile in addition to a hard copy, enabling them to receive their institutional results in a shorter time period.

Download or read book Mosby s 2004 AssessTest written by Dolores F. Saxton and published by . This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the most trusted resource for helping nursing students prepare for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam, this new edition assesses their knowledge and abilities before they take the Boards. The AssessTest is comprised of 265 questions that reflect the stand-alone format and distribution of content according to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. A detailed computer evaluation analyzes individual strengths and weaknesses to help students plan study time more effectively. The computerized institutional report summarizes group performance in the same categories as the individual profile and assists instructors in evaluating the group's strengths and weaknesses. The group scores are compared to those of an RN norm group as well as a program-specific norm group. A table that compares an institution's 2004 test scores to results from the 2002 and the 2003 tests, enables faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum from year to year. Contains questions formulated to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan to familiarize students with the content they can expect to encounter on the Boards. Includes NEW alternate test items to parallel the latest changes to the NCLEX-RN exam. Predicts the probability of passing the NCLEX exam based on AssessTest performance to allow students to evaluate their readiness for the Boards. Provides a computerized analysis of test performance in four categories - client needs, nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical area - to identify specific strengths and weaknesses. Compares individual and group scores to BSN, ADN, and total RN national norm groups, so students and faculty can determine how performance ranks among peers. Includes a roster of students' individual scores, percentile rankings, and an item analysis of missed questions to assist faculty in identifying students needing special assistance. Includes a Critical Thinking/Professional Decision-Making classification with subcategories of Clinical Judgement, Legal and Ethical Accountability, and Managerial Responsibility (to include delegation), to parallel content featured in the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Provides a table comparing scores from the 2004, 2003, and 2002 tests, enabling faculty to evaluate consistency of student performance and curriculum. Features only nationally, field-tested questions to ensure validity and quality. Ensures currency and caliber of test questions with expert clinical consultant reviews. Offers an emailed PDF version of the institutional profile in addition to a hard copy, enabling schools of nursing to receive their institutional results in a shorter time period. Withholds sending test results until after April 1 to ensure test security. Guarantees that test results will be shipped within three business days from receipt of answer sheets after that date. Packages test results with a booklet containing correct answers, question classifications, and rationales for correct and incorrect answer options so students may continue to use the AssessTest as a study tool.

Download or read book The Nurse Educator s Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes written by Mary E. McDonald and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this award winning text helps address the increased pressure that the NCLEX and other certification exams are placing on nursing students and faculty. The Nurse Educator’s Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, 2nd Edition guides classroom educators through the process of developing effective classroom exams and individual test items.

Download or read book NCLEX RN Alternate Format Q A written by Kathleen A Ohman and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for the alternate-item format questions in the new, 2010 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan. You’ll find more than 500 alternate-item format questions—including the new audio, graphic, and video questions that are featured on the exam.

Download or read book McGraw Hill Review for the NCLEX RN Examination written by Frances D. Monahan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 1290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first guide specifically organized around the new NCLEX-RN test plan-from an acclaimed educator and author Written by prominent educator and nursing book author Fran Monahan, this review gets you ready for today's NCLEX-RN exam in a way that no other source can duplicate. The first resource to reflect the new structure of the NCLEX-RN, it combines a first-rate review of exam material with helpful practice Q&As, allowing you to review necessary content and then immediately reinforce that learning with practice questions. Also included are can't-miss test-taking strategies to help you confidently navigate the exam. Throughout the book, Monahan utilizes her skills as an educator and bestselling author to tell you exactly what you need to do to pass the NCLEX examination on the first try. If you want a completely up-to-date guide that gives you the edge at exam time, your search ends here. Features: The most comprehensive review of the NCLEX-RN examination and a question/answer review text rolled into one outstanding study prep tool Esteemed authorship you can trust, based on Fran Monahan's experience as an internationally recognized author, consultant, and test-question expert 2,000 questions, answers, and rationales that take you step by step through every aspect of the test and give you a solid idea of what to expect Important emphasis on client needs that follows the current test plan-includes boxed guides that teach you how to apply course content to reflect this new focus Easy-to-follow organization begins with key pre-test information, which encompasses test and language basics, then progresses to a rigorous content review and concludes with hands-on tools for taking the test, including a practice test for the NCLEX-RN Detailed instructions and instructive examples provided throughout to familiarize you with exam content Convenient CD-ROM loaded with additional confidence-building practice questions to help you score big on exam day!

Download or read book NCLEX RN Content Review Guide written by Kaplan Nursing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 933 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaplan’s NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide provides comprehensive review of the essential content you need to ace the NCLEX-RN exam. The Best Review Covers all the must-know content required to pass the NCLEX-RN Content is organized in outline format and easy-access tables for efficient review Chapters follow the NCLEX’s Client Need Categories so you know you have complete content coverage Kaplan’s acclaimed Decision Tree and expert strategies help you master critical reasoning Used by thousands of students each year to succeed on the NCLEX-RN Expert Guidance Kaplan’s expert nursing faculty reviews and updates content annually We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams

Download or read book Identifying Predictors of Success for the Computerized NCLEX RN in Associate Degree Nursing Graduates written by Tina Marie Kline and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Failure of the NCLEX-RN is a significant problem with a farther reaching impact than just the individual student and program of nursing. Every student who is unsuccessful on the exam is one less registered nurse to provide patient care; therefore, increasing NCLEX-RN pass rates is essential to addressing the ongoing nursing shortage. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship among nursing curriculum grade point average, performance in the biological science courses, performance in the theory portion of fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing courses, performance on the Assessment Technologies Institute RN comprehensive predictor examination, and role transition setting and success on the NCLEX-RN examination. Approval was obtained from the governing institution and community college's internal review board, to conduct a record review of the graduating nursing classes. Logistical regression was then performed to identify significant predictors of NCLEX success, including ACT and COMPASS reading scores, biological science GPA, performance in medical-surgical nursing courses, and ATI comprehensive predictor performance. Statistical analysis indicated that ACT/COMPASS reading scores, nursing curriculum and biological science GPA, and ATI comprehensive predictor performance were significant predictors of NCLEX-RN performance.

Download or read book Lippincott Q A Review for Nclex RN written by Diane Billings and published by LWW. This book was released on 2022-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoid the stress of NCLEX(R) prep and ensure exam success with ease. Endorsed by the NSNA, Lippincott(R) Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN(R), 14th Edition, delivers unrivaled NCLEX(R) practice and proven exam results with thousands of review questions informed by real performance data from students like you via Lippincott's award-winning PrepU adaptive learning platform. Reflecting the content and alignment of the latest NCSBN test plan --including new Next Generation NCLEX(R) questions--the 14th Edition of this bestselling NCLEX(R) Q&A review helps you build the critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to excel on your licensure exams and gain the confidence for success from test day to your first day of nursing practice--and beyond.

Download or read book NCLEX RN Exam Cram written by Wilda Rinehart and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook edition does not provide access to the test engine and practice test that accompanies the print book. "The book offers a quick ‘cram’ approach to the NCLEX that is very user-friendly and not time-intensive. The overall approach is very learner-centered and the content is well-paced.”–Catherine Dearman, R.N., Ph.D. Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-RN® exam Sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam Includes the popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute studying Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam Simplifies key medication aide concepts and techniques for easy learning Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-RN exam! Discover how the NCLEX-RN exam works, and how best to prepare for it Understand essential disease processes, treatments, and diagnostic studies Care for clients with respiratory, genitourinary, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, neurological, and many other disorders Serve maternal, infant, and pediatric clients Provide compassionate and effective emergency and psychiatric care Consider cultural, religious, and legal concerns associated with client care Review all stages of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation Address client needs for a safe, effective-care environment; health promotion and maintenance; and psychosocial and physiological integrity

Download or read book Evaluation of a Capstone Course Revision for NCLEX RN Preparation in an Accelerated Baccalaureate of Nursing Program written by Chikaodili Umeweni and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many nursing programs utilize standardized predictor exams to maintain high first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates for their students. Since these standardized exams are highly predictive of first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates, preparing students to take these exams during their final term of nursing school has become of utmost import. The purpose of this study was to evaluate student outcomes following restructure of a capstone course designed to prepare accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing students for the NCLEX-RN exam utilizing the Knowledge, Anxiety and Test-taking Strategy (KATTS) framework. Capstone course outcome, NCLEX-RN pass rates, time to licensure and course evaluations were compared for two cohorts before (2014 cohort; N= 117) and after (2016 cohort; N=152) the course redesign; t-tests and chi-squared tests were conducted for significant differences between the two cohorts and qualitative analysis was performed on comments from anonymous end-of-course surveys. Results show increased capstone course pass rates (97.4% vs 83.8%; p

Download or read book Predictive Factors of Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination Success in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program written by and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the retrospective quantitative cohort regression study was to identify predictors of success on the Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NGN-NCLEX-RN) and determine if changes are needed in the nursing program curriculum. Nurse educators and nursing administration are responsible for aligning the nursing curriculum with the accreditation organization's standards, adhering to the state Boards of Nursing's rules and regulations, and graduating safe and competent entry-level nurses. The most significant nursing program outcome and the key indicator of program effectiveness is the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first attempt passing rate. The study collected archived records of students' Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) scores, the highest Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) program exit examination scores, and the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to determine if these variables predicted success on the NGN-NCLEX-RN. Linda Caputi's Think Like Nurse Model provides the framework for this study to measure prelicensure undergraduate students' ability to think and learn according to the cognitive processes necessary for passing the NGN-NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. This retrospective quantitative cohort regression study design had 28 participants who graduated from a prelicensure nursing program in the southeastern United States. The participants completed EAQ assignments and the HESI exit examination during their last semester, and their cumulative GPA was available before taking the NGN-NCLEX-RN. The results show the student's highest HESI program exit examination, the EAQ score, and cumulative GPA were not statistically sufficient predictors of passing the NGN-NCLEX-RN.

Download or read book Kaplan NCLEX RN 2010 2011 Edition written by Barbara J. Irwin and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated to reflect April 2010 test plan changes To become a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, nursing school graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN. Each year, nearly a quarter of a million nursing students take this exam. Kaplan NCLEX-RN is the only book to combine its unique strategy guide with a comprehensive review designed to meet the challenges of this rigorous exam, including: Two practice tests (one in the book and one online) Detailed answer explanations In-depth analysis of NCLEX-RN question types Review of alternate question types Strategies play an important role in passing the NCLEX-RN, which is a critical thinking test requiring students to go beyond simply recognizing facts. In this guide, test-takers will have access to the most effective methods available to guarantee a passing score. With a bold, fresh user-friendly design and more of the most challenging questions, readers of Kaplan NCLEX-RN will be assured and confident on test day.

Download or read book Making Sense of Nursing Faculty Classroom Experiences They Believe Supportive of National Council Licensing Exam Registered Nurse NCLEX RN Success written by Margaret DeLorenzo and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of an aging population, aging baby boomer nurses, and an increased demand for baccalaureate prepared nurses, the demand for future nurses is expected to reach epic proportions. These major changes in the health care system will require profound changes in nursing education as faculty aim to improve teaching approaches in preparing student nurses for practice. In addition, the accrediting body for BSN programs has set minimum required pass rates for first time NCLEX-RN test takers. Inadequate and declining pass rates have the potential to impact nursing programs, stakeholders, and the health care system as a whole. The purpose of this study was to explore nursing faculty sense-making of classroom experiences they believe supportive of NCLEX-RN success. A qualitative approach was used for this study, which followed the research tradition of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. This approach allowed the researcher to explore, analyze, and interpret nursing faculty sense-making of lived experiences in the classroom. Data was gathered from participants through use of semi-structured interviews. Super-ordinate themes emerging from the data included; responsibility for student success, affected by application of teaching practices, and motivated by the NCLEX-RN. Findings revealed faculty reliance on student participation in learning as well as a strong faculty desire for student success. Faculty were responsive to diverse teaching practices, energized by integration of knowledge, and experienced uncertainty around NCLEX-RN preparation. In addition, faculty were encouraged by their dedication to NCLEX-RN style questioning and energized to align course content with the NCLEX-RN test plan. Findings from this study add to the current literature around the NCLEX-RN, and may provide nursing faculty, administrators, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders with insight into valued teaching practices supportive of NCLEX-RN success. Several recommendations for practice and further research are included in the report of findings.

Download or read book An Analysis of First time NCLEX RN Exam Pass Rates of Associate Degree Nursing Students at a Northeastern Minnesota Community College written by Jennifer Ann St. Arnold and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this retrospective quantitative study was to describe and compare the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates of students who participated in an optional NCLEX-RN review course with those who did not among 2012-2014 Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) graduates from a northeastern Minnesota community college. The successful completion of the ADN program at a northeastern Minnesota community college and participation in an optional NCLEX-RN exam review course were the factors used to describe and determine dependence with NCLEX-RN exam first time pass rates. A non-probability convenience sample of 220 ADN graduates was used, and the data from this sample were then analyzed using an open source software called R (R Development Core Team, 2008).The statistical technique used was the Fisher's Exact Test. The research variable was the pass rate of students taking the NCLEX-RN exam. There were no statistically significant findings related to age, ethnicity, cumulative GPA, or gender on the passing rate of the NCLEX-RN exam. The researcher concluded that further research is needed to determine whether other factors including program entrance exam criteria, foundational nursing course grades, the student's first language, or the amount of time between graduation and taking the NCLEX-RN exam affect the outcome.

Download or read book Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education written by Sarah B. Keating, EdD, MPH, RN, C-PNP, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a detailed yet practical guide to planning, developing, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs. It provides a comprehensive and critical perspective on the totality of variables impacting curricular decisions...This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of curriculum development, redesign, and evaluation processes...92 - 4 Stars" --Doody's Book Reviews Reorganized and updated to deliver practical guidelines for evidence-based curricular change and development, the fourth edition of this classic text highlights current research in nursing education as a springboard for graduate students and faculty in their quest for research projects, theses, dissertations, and scholarly activities. It also focuses on the specific sciences of nursing education and program evaluation as they pertain to nursing educators. New chapters address the role of faculty regarding curriculum development and approval processes in changing educational environments; course development strategies for applying learning theories, educational taxonomies, and team-building; needs assessment and the frame factors model; ADN and BSN and pathways to higher degrees; and planning for doctoral education. The fourth edition continues to provide the detailed knowledge and practical applications necessary for new and experienced faculty to participate in essential components of the academic role—instruction, curriculum, and evaluation. At its core, the text discusses the importance of needs assessment and evidence as a basis for revising or developing new programs and highlights requisite resources and political support. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the book addresses the growth of simulation, how to help new faculty transition into the academic role, and use of curriculum in both practice and academic settings. Additionally, the book describes the history and evolution of current nursing curricula and presents the theories, concepts, and tools necessary for curriculum development. Chapters include objectives, discussion points, learning activities, references, and a glossary. New to the Fourth Edition: Reorganized and updated to reflect recent evidence-based curricular changes and developments Highlights current research New chapter: Implementation of Curriculum – Course Development Strategies for the Application of Learning Theories, Educational Taxonomies, and Instruction Team-Building New chapter on Planning for Undergraduate Programs New content on Needs Assessment and the Frame Factors Model New content on Planning for Doctoral Education in Nursing New content on curriculum evaluation, financial support, budget management, and use of evidence Key Features: Supports new faculty as they transition to academe Addresses the need for preparing more faculty educators as defined by IOM report, the ACA, and the Consensus Model Describes the scope of academic curriculum models at every practice and academic level Threads the concept of interdisciplinary collaboration in education throughout Serves as a CNE Certification Review