Registered nurses’ experiences of passing the NCLEX-RN after more than one attempt
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BACKGROUND: In the past decade, little research has been conducted regarding individuals' stories about not initially being successful on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. An unsuccessful licensure examination attempt may affect the individual personally and profoundly in ways that could influence their future success. METHOD: Individual in-depth interviews were conducted once with 15 RNs who were initially unsuccessful on the licensure examination and subsequently passed. Data analyses were conducted using both manual and electronic coding through thematic identification. Rigor was ensured by meeting quality criteria for qualitative research. RESULTS: Four themes were identified: (a) Pressures all Around, (b) the Stigma of Being Unsuccessful, (c) Correcting the Problems, and (d) Ultimate Triumph in Discovery. CONCLUSION: Following their initial unsuccessful National Council Licen-sure Examination for Registered Nurses results, participants were deeply affected, but after accepting help from family, friends, nursing instructors, and managers, they were able to move forward, change their approaches, and become RNs. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(10):590-597.].
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- Authors
- Kasprovich, T., & VandeVusse, L.
- Venue
- Journal of Nursing Education
- Publisher
- SLACK, Inc.
- Published
- 2018-10
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 590-597
- ISSN
- 0148-4834 (ISSN-L)
- 1938-2421
- OpenAlex
- W2894810682
- Cited by
- 11
- References
- 11
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2019: 1
- FWCI
- 1.32
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- Locations
- Journal of Nursing Education (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- e-Publications@Marquette (Marquette University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Leadership and Management › Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Research and Theory › Nursing education and management
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Medical Education and Admissions
- Keywords
- NCLEX-RN, nursing licensure examination, registered nurses, nursing students, stigma of failure, social support, family and friends, nursing faculty, nurse managers, resilience, personal narrative
- MeSH terms
- Achievement, Adult, Educational Measurement, Female, Humans, Licensure, Nursing, Life Change Events, Male, Stress, Psychological, Students, Nursing, United States
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