TY - JOUR T1 - NCLEX-RN performance: predicting success on the computerized examination JF - Journal of Professional Nursing Y1 - 2001 A1 - Beeman, P. B. A1 - Waterhouse, J. K. KW - *Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate KW - *Educational Measurement KW - *Licensure KW - Adult KW - Female KW - Humans KW - Male KW - Predictive Value of Tests KW - Software AB - Since the adoption of the Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format of the National Certification Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), no studies have been reported in the literature on predictors of successful performance by baccalaureate nursing graduates on the licensure examination. In this study, a discriminant analysis was used to identify which of 21 variables can be significant predictors of success on the CAT NCLEX-RN. The convenience sample consisted of 289 individuals who graduated from a baccalaureate nursing program between 1995 and 1998. Seven significant predictor variables were identified. The total number of C+ or lower grades earned in nursing theory courses was the best predictor, followed by grades in several individual nursing courses. More than 93 per cent of graduates were correctly classified. Ninety-four per cent of NCLEX "passes" were correctly classified, as were 92 per cent of NCLEX failures. This degree of accuracy in classifying CAT NCLEX-RN failures represents a marked improvement over results reported in previous studies of licensure examinations, and suggests the discriminant function will be helpful in identifying future students in danger of failure. J Prof Nurs 17:158-165, 2001. VL - 17 N1 - 8755-7223Journal Article ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Dispelling myths about the new NCLEX exam JF - Recruitment, Retention, and Restructuring Report Y1 - 1996 A1 - Johnson, S. H. KW - *Educational Measurement KW - *Licensure KW - Humans KW - Nursing Staff KW - Personnel Selection KW - United States AB - The new computerized NCLEX system is working well. Most new candidates, employers, and board of nursing representatives like the computerized adaptive testing system and the fast report of results. But, among the candidates themselves some myths have grown which cause them needless anxiety. VL - 9 N1 - Journal Article ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Computerized adaptive testing for NCLEX-PN JF - Journal of Practical Nursing Y1 - 1992 A1 - Fields, F. A. KW - *Licensure KW - *Programmed Instruction KW - Educational Measurement/*methods KW - Humans KW - Nursing, Practical/*education VL - 42 SN - 0022-3867 (Print) N1 - Fields, F AUnited statesThe Journal of practical nursingJ Pract Nurs. 1992 Jun;42(2):8-10. ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Future directions for the National Council: the Computerized Adaptive Testing Project JF - Issues Y1 - 1990 A1 - Bouchard, J. KW - *Computers KW - *Licensure KW - Educational Measurement/*methods KW - Societies, Nursing KW - United States VL - 11 N1 - 911613080885-0046Journal Article ER - TY - JOUR T1 - National Council Computerized Adaptive Testing Project Review--committee perspective JF - Issues Y1 - 1990 A1 - Haynes, B. KW - *Computers KW - *Licensure KW - Educational Measurement/*methods KW - Feasibility Studies KW - Societies, Nursing KW - United States VL - 11 N1 - 911613110885-0046Journal Article ER -