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V J Briscoe

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The relationship of academic variables as predictors of success on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in a selected associate degree program.

Identifying valid variables to predict success of nursing students on the NCLEX-RN has captivated the interest of nursing educators for decades. The determination of such variables would enable nursing programs to devise pertinent admission criteria, identify and intervene with students at risk of failing, and provide needed advisement and academic supports to increase the likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN. This study examined six academic and non-academic variables. Study variables included: pre-admission GPA, failing a clinical nursing course, two NLN test scores, age, and race. These variables have been explored in numerous past studies to predict success on the NCLEX-RN. However, the majority of studies have examined these variables in baccalaureate of science nursing (BSN) student populations. Few studies on associate degree nursing (ADN) student populations were found. The purpose of this study was to examine six academic and non-academic variables, explored in previous studies that mostly looked at BSN students, to determine if these same variables could predict success or failure on the NCLEX-RN for students of an ADN program. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of thirty-eight, May 1997 nursing student graduates from a public urban university's ADN program. Findings from the study indicated that four of the variables had significant relationships with NCLEX-RN success.

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Evaluation of a program to promote diabetes care via existing agencies in African American communities.

Some African Americans with (or at risk for) diabetes underutilize health care services. We report short-term results of a "training of trainers" workshop designed to address this problem. The training program includes culturally sensitive educational materials, including materials developed for the ADA's African American Program (AAP). Workshops were presented to a) the 1996 national meeting of the predominantly black National Missionary Baptist Convention's Nurses Guilds, b) a minority-owned, TN based managed care organization's "community outreach workers," and c) other interested community organizations. Evaluations were based on program satisfaction and an "intention to change" procedure that assessed participants' actions and the obstacles they faced 6 months later. Sixty-four group representatives from 13 states participated. They completed a satisfaction questionnaire and were asked to complete a form that asked them to check any of 12 diabetes-related actions (distributing ADA risk tests, offering AAP classes, etc.) they intended their church/community group to take within six months. Activities not listed could be added. Follow-up contact information was solicited. Satisfaction surveys were positive. 39 (61%) returned checklists with complete contact information. Intentions included: arrange for congregation/community group to take risk test (71% of respondents), distribute diabetes materials at community health fairs or church services (67%), present AAP modules (59%), promote healthy foods at pot luck suppers (56%) and arrange cooking or exercise classes (38%). Respondents were contacted by telephone 6 months post-workshop and asked whether they had fulfilled their intentions. Contact information for 6 (15%) was no longer valid, and we were unable to reach 7 others despite repeated attempts. Approximately 30% of intentions were fulfilled by nurses guild members, but less than 10% by other groups. Half of all fulfilled intentions occurred in a community served by an active ADA AAP Coalition. Barriers to fulfilling intentions included lack of time/support, group not ready to act or doing other programs, and failure to collaborate with the ADA or others for mutual assistance. Existing agencies, especially churches with nurses guilds, offer a means for promoting diabetes screening and awareness in African American communities. A training workshop was well received and influenced some participant groups' self-reported actions. Participants appear more likely to fulfill intentions to conduct diabetes-related programs when they collaborate with other churches, agencies and/or the ADA.

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The nursing process: what do students know?

The purpose of this study was to assess students' knowledge and understanding of the nursing process in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. A descriptive correlational research design was used. Fifty-one students in both associate degree and bachelors degree programs in an urban public university, participated in the pilot study. A survey tool was developed which asked students to define and give examples of the steps in the nursing process. Short answer responses were required. Students did not consistently give correct definitions and examples. A second study was developed to determine if students performed differently on a short answer examination and a multiple choice examination. Ninety-five students in both associate degree and bachelors degree programs participated in the second study. Students did more poorly on the multiple choice examination than on the short answer survey. Students in the pilot study performed better in some areas compared to students in the follow-up study.

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