Comparing Academic Variables and Program Outcomes Between Two Admission Routes

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.10.010

Leslie A. Jennings PhD, RN, CNE, Regina W. Urban PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, MA-LPC, Daisha J. Cipher PhD

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Abstract

Background

Little is known about how students admitted to a single prelicensure program using either direct entry or traditional competitive entry routes compare on selected academic variables and program outcomes.

Aim/Methods

An observational retrospective matched cohort study design (n = 136) was used to explore differences among final nursing program GPA, program completion, RN Fundamental and Comprehensive ATI exam performance, and NCLEX-RN pass rates. Predictors of NCLEX-RN pass rates were also explored.

Results

Direct entry students had significantly lower final nursing program GPAs (p = .026). No significant differences were noted on the Comprehensive ATI exam (p = .384) or NCLEX_RN pass rates (p = .440). Higher RN Fundamental (p = .013) and Comprehensive ATI scores (p < .001) significantly increased the likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN.

Conclusion

Direct entry students identified for program acceptance from high school who meet prerequisite courses benchmark criteria can be as successful on the NCLEX-RN as their competitive entry counterparts. Prelicensure programs may consider different admission criteria as a strategy to increase enrollment and retention.

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty