Quantitative evaluation of variables to student success in a mastery learning baccalaureate nursing programme.

AIM

This study evaluated the relationship of student input and throughput variables in a mastery learning baccalaureate nursing programme to licensure success.

DESIGN

This study used a quantitative, correlational design.

METHODS

Retrospective analysis of records of 367 graduates over a 6-year period tested the relationship of pass rate on the licensing examination to six variables: overall pre-admission grade point average, entrance assessment scores, interview scores, remediation, programme length and exit assessment using point-biserial correlations, and chi-square analysis and logistic regression analysis.

RESULTS

Overall pre-admission grade point average, entrance assessment scores, interview scores and exit assessment scores were positively correlated with student success. Although remediation and programme length were not correlated with success, 87% of the students participated in remediation. Most students (95%) successfully passed the Registered Nurse licence examination on their first attempt. While specific criteria were related to student success, further research is needed to determine the role of remediation.