Abstract

This study explored standardized testing outcomes used early in a baccalaureate nursing (BSN) education program in traditional and second-degree students in order to identify predictors of outcome on the program exit examination (HESI E2). Defining early predictors of student outcomes may more accurately identify student need for early intervention, offer timely remediation, optimize success, and minimize attrition in nursing education programs. The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to determine if a relationship exists between student outcomes on four HESI specialty exams (fundamentals, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology) and the performance outcomes on the HESI E2.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10100011; ProQuest document ID: 1783983501. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Cathy E. Hansen, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Phi Iota

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Exit Exams, Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Standardized Testing, Early Predictors of Outcomes

Advisor

Wanda P. Gwyn

Second Advisor

Dan Marlow

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Northcentral University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-06-13

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