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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Comprehensive Predictor Scores as Proxy for the NCLEX-RN.

Authors :
Austin, Heather Marie
Source :
Journal of Nursing Education; Nov2023, Vol. 62 Issue 11, p638-641, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Background: Research is needed to examine whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected nursing students' NCLEX-RN pass rate. A decline in the NCLEX-RN pass rate would be detrimental to the nursing workforce, the nursing shortage, and nursing educational programs. This quantitative comparative study analyzed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students' Comprehensive Predictor scores as a proxy for the NCLEX-RN. Method: An independent t test was conducted to test for a difference in Comprehensive Predictor scores of nursing students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in Comprehensive Predictor scores before and during the pandemic. Conclusion: Because there was no significant change in nursing students' pass rate on the Comprehensive Predictor as a proxy for the NCLEX-RN during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new graduate nurses entering clinical practice is expected to remain the same as pre-pandemic levels. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(11):638–641.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01484834
Volume :
62
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Nursing Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173468030
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20230906-07