title: Computerized NCLEX-RN preparation programs. A comparative review.
abstract: Nursing faculty and students, as well as schools of nursing, are concerned about maintaining or improving pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This article offers a comparative review of eight computerized NCLEX-RN preparation programs: Compass RN; Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Assess Test; NLN-CAT-RN Pharmacology Test; Meds, incorporated Comprehensive Q & A; Mosby's NCLEX Review; Medi-Sim Computer-Assisted Preparation for NCLEX-RN; Preparing for NCLEX-RN CAT; and NLN-CAT Practice RN. Criteria for evaluating these programs include program design features, types of questions and feedback, performance reports, screen design, ease of use, technical support and documentation, warranty and upgrade policy, and price. Issues associated with using NCLEX-RN preparation programs also are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis 46202-5107, USA. dbillin@iupui.edu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Billings
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hodson-Carlton
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kirkpatrick
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Aaltonen
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dillard
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Siktberg
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vinten
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D012984:Software