A 15-Year Trend Study of Internationally Educated Nurses' NCLEX-RN Performance. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Montegrico, James
• Is Part Of: Nursing education perspectives. Volume 42:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: International Nurses -- NCLEX-RN -- Nursing Education -- Philippine Nursing; Nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Nursing; Nursing; Nursing; United States; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.73071073
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000660
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-5026

Abstract

Abstract: AIM: The aim of the study was to describe trends in internationally educated nurses' (IEN) National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN) performance from 2003 to 2017 and to determine the odds of passing the exam based on country of nursing education. BACKGROUND: IEN comprise 5.6 percent of US nurses; more than half come from the Philippines. There is a lack of research on IEN NCLEX-RN performance. METHOD: Correlational research was used to determine the performance and likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN based on country of nursing education using secondary data analysis. Odds ratios were estimated to express the odds of passing. RESULTS: IEN NCLEX-RN applications and pass rates are decreasing. The odds of passing the NCLEX-RN among Philippine-educated nurses are lower compared to all other IEN. The odds of passing the Canadian NCLEX-RN are higher for all IEN. CONCLUSION: The low NCLEX-RN pass rate of IEN reflects differences in nursing education and practice across countries.