Abstract (Chapter One)

The Relationship of Selected Preprogram and Intra Program Standardized Examination Scores And Age to National Council Licensure Examination – RN Scores in a Rural Associate Degree Nursing Program

Marge Scudder Brchan

1989

Overview of the Problem

Introduction

          The primary goal of any educational program is to provide students with a quality education.  In nursing education, a major criterion used to measure quality student results on the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX).  (1,2,3,4)  Accreditation agencies used NCLEX results as an on-going evaluation tool ⁽⁵⁾;  prospective students and parents often use NCLEX results to choose between nursing programs. ⁽⁶⁾

          Many nursing programs attempt to predict whether a student will be successful on the NCLEX.  These predictions are often based on results of standardized examinations administered previous to admission and at various established points throughout a student’s program of study. ^(7,8,9)  False-positive and false-negative predictions would be extremely disadvantageous to both programs and students. ^{(10, 11)}

                Programs and students invest high levels of resources into attaining positive outcomes. ⁽¹²⁾

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