NCLEX- Results 2007/ 2008- Why Are Less Students Passing?
Carolyn Thompson
You can pass the NCLEX RN the first time! There are many students that pass the test on their initial attempt. When you take the time to determine how you are going to approach your studies, you can too! Only 87.1% of US trained pupils and 47.4% of internationally educated students passed the NCLEX in the first quarter of 2008. this figure dropped 2% and 10% for US and internationally educated students compared to the first quarter of 2007 according to the NCSBN. An initial review of this statistic could be a bit disheartening, but when reviewing the numbers as a whole they are startling. Here are some interesting statistics .
US Educated Students- First Time NCLEX Test (http://www.audiolearn.net/NCLEX/NCLEX-RN_preparation.html)Takers 2007:
First Quarter- 26,923 Candidates 89.1% % Pass Rate
Second Quarter- 31,379 Candidates 87.6% Pass Rate
Third Quarter- 51,428 Candidates 83.5% Pass Rate
Forth Quarter- 9.849 Candidates 78.6% Pass Rate
The passing percentages vary tremendously between the quarters. Does the test taken differ that much from one quarter to the next? It is not likely that the NCSBN is making changes that will cause such a significant flux. The number of pupils sitting for the exam does not appear to have an impact, as the highest and lowest pass rates are during periods where there are the most and least number of candidates.
The conclusion we may be able to draw from this is that it is possible that the students sitting for the test during the first and second quarters were full time students and they sat for their tests as the class was completed. An amazingfact which is not mentioned above is that in 2007, on average pupils with a high school diploma passed at 87.9% ; baccalaureate degreed students 86.4%; and associate degreed students at 84.8%. Amazingly, students with a mere diploma had a higher passing rate.
The most likely reason for this is that they have fewer distractions, and they have more opportunity to study. Students with less responsibility are more likely to focus on what they have been taught, opposed to their counter parts, who must concentrate on the needs of their children and their careers.
It is difficult to make the time to study for the NCLEX Exam (http://www.audiolearn.net/NCLEX/NCLEX-RN_Questions.html) with such responsibilities It is necessary to budget your time. If you haven't begun nursing classes yet, promptly take the time to decide when you will be able to study. set realistic expectations. Think about what other activities you will have to give up. If you know in advance what sacrifices you have to make and you inform those who depend on you, they will be more cognizant of your needs.
Determine where you will study. This must be a place where you feel focused on your studies. The effort that you spend focused only on your studies will be productive and take less time. Surprisingly, the auto is a great place to study and review what you have learned. Get NCLEX RN audios and start listening to them. Take advantage of this time, so you can reward yourself with free time later. Take advantage of all the audio study materials. The more you listen to and learn, the less time you will be sitting down gaining weight.
Only careful execution of all aspects of your studying and test preparation will help you pass the NCLEX exam. As mentioned above, it is not a matter of your level of education that will dictate if you Pass the NCLEX (http://www.audiolearn.net/NCLEX/NCLEX-RN_preparation.html), it is how you execute your plan for education.
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