Abstract

The Nursing Cognitive Aptitude Model (NCAM) was tested to determine if expanding standardized admission testing to include critical thinking ability was predictive of first semester nursing program academic success. The model was supported in this study with critical thinking ability being the best predictor of student retention and academic progression.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Julie Twidwell, PhD, RN, CNE, Department of Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA; Kuei-Hsiang Hsueh, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Kathie Records, PhD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, USA; Kimberly Allen, PhD, Academic Affairs, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Ericka J. Sanner-Stiehr, PhD, RN, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

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Nu Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA

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Keywords:

Baccalaureate Nursing Program, Standardized Admission Exams, Student Academic Success

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Expanded standardized admissions criteria and first semester academic success in baccalaureate nursing programs

Washington, DC, USA

The Nursing Cognitive Aptitude Model (NCAM) was tested to determine if expanding standardized admission testing to include critical thinking ability was predictive of first semester nursing program academic success. The model was supported in this study with critical thinking ability being the best predictor of student retention and academic progression.