title: A cognitive behavioral course for at-risk senior nursing students preparing to take the NCLEX.
abstract: For some nursing students, the stress of preparing for and taking the NCLEX can lead to maladaptive behaviors such as poor test performance and inadequate preparation. A different approach to NCLEX preparation for at-risk seniors is described. A 3-credit course that combines cognitive behavioral techniques, metacognitive strategies, test-taking strategies, and simulated NCLEX experience with practice questions is presented. Students also develop an individualized plan of preparation from graduation until they take the NCLEX.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA. sgpklm@aol.com
authors.forename: Susan G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Poorman
authors.forename: Melissa L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Mastorovich
authors.forename: Terri L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Liberto
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gerwick
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis