title: Best practices in NCLEX-RN readiness preparation for baccalaureate student success.
abstract: Success for first-time takers of the NCLEX-RN has implications for the students, faculty, and nursing programs. As the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN has risen, some programs have experienced a corresponding decrease in their graduates' first-time pass rates. This article describes one baccalaureate program's journey from low first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates in 2001 to greater student and program success using a data-based, analytical approach. Although passing an exit exam was a program requirement for 20 years, the change to computerized testing and more in-depth test preparation has enhanced opportunities for success for students and reduced stress.among faculty. The resulting best practices for preparing students for NCLEX-RN success are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Healthcare Systems and Informatics, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 064, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA. Karen.frith@gcsu.edu
authors.forename: Karen H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Frith
authors.forename: Jeanne P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Sewell
authors.forename: Deborah J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012016:Reference Values; D015144:Southeastern United States; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology