Design and evaluation of a structured NCLEX preparation program

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-08-08 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.07.017

Rachelle D. Larsen PhD, RN, Vicky J. Grove MSN, RN, Georgia Hogenson PhD, RN, CNOR, Nicole C. Lang MSN, RN, Nikki L. Laudenbach MSN, RN, Julie A. Strelow PhD, RN, Mary D. Zelenak MSN, RN, Derek B. Moore PhD, RN

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Abstract

Background

Student success on National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse-RN (NCLEX) is a significant outcome for nursing programs, yet effective preparation strategies remain unclear.

Aim

This study evaluated a structured NCLEX preparation approach including weekly NCLEX-style assignments, predictor examinations, advisor meetings, and remediation activities.

Methods

A convenience sample of 80 senior baccalaureate nursing students completed this descriptive study. Using pre and post surveys, students rated preparation strategies, academic self-efficacy, and NCLEX readiness.

Results

Students identified creating quizzes, weekly assignments, and advisor meetings most effective and were most satisfied with these same interventions. Students had significantly increased self-efficacy scores for remaining calm during the NCLEX, t(34) = 8.134, p < .001, but reported feeling significantly less prepared to take the NCLEX following graduation, t(34) = 8.134, p < .001.

Conclusions

Findings support implementation of systematic, multifaceted NCLEX preparation strategies to support student confidence and readiness for licensure examination.

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设计和评估一个结构化的NCLEX准备程序

学生在全国委员会执照考试注册护士注册护士（NCLEX）的成功是护理计划的重要成果，但有效的准备策略尚不清楚。目的本研究评估了结构化的NCLEX准备方法，包括每周NCLEX式作业、预测考试、顾问会议和补救活动。方法选取80名护理本科高年级学生作为方便样本进行描述性研究。通过前后调查，学生们对准备策略、学业自我效能和NCLEX准备程度进行了评分。结果：学生们认为创建测验、每周作业和导师会议是最有效的，也是最满意的。学生在NCLEX期间保持冷静的自我效能得分显著提高，t(34) = 8.134, p < .001，但报告毕业后参加NCLEX的准备明显不足，t(34) = 8.134, p < 001。研究结果支持实施系统的、多方面的NCLEX准备策略，以支持学生对执照考试的信心和准备。

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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