Author: Delores J. Jackson
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ISBN:
Category : College dropouts
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to determine if admission selection strategies that utilize cumulative and/or pre-requisite GPA are predictive of timely graduation for associate degree nursing (RN-AD) students. Data were obtained from de-identified records of 437 associate degree nursing students enrolled in three Midwest community colleges from 2003-2006. Of the total sample, only 44% of the students graduated on time (i.e., in four semesters or two years). Although a statistically significant difference was found for timely graduation rates between colleges (ranging from 29% in College B to 54% in College A), no relationship was found for cumulative GPA, pre-requisite GPA, age or race/ethnicity with timely graduation in the total sample (N=437). Logistic regression revealed that neither cumulative nor pre-requisite GPA was predictive of timely graduation even after controlling for college. The rationale for using selective admission criteria that include per-requisite or cumulative GPA is based on the assumption that competitive admission criteria using grades draw the most qualified students with the highest probability for graduatrion. The results of this study do not support the assumption that those with the highest probability of graduating on time can be found by admitting individuals by pre-requisite or cumulative GPA. Other factors for timely graduation from associate degree nursing programs must be investigated to determine which independent variables are predictive of timely graduation, including research that targets single science courses and cluster variables as predictors. In addition, further research into reasons for high attrition rates and prolonged graduation are urgently needed.
Grade Point Average as a Predictor of Timely Graduation from Associate Degree Registered Nursing Programs
Author: Delores J. Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College dropouts
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to determine if admission selection strategies that utilize cumulative and/or pre-requisite GPA are predictive of timely graduation for associate degree nursing (RN-AD) students. Data were obtained from de-identified records of 437 associate degree nursing students enrolled in three Midwest community colleges from 2003-2006. Of the total sample, only 44% of the students graduated on time (i.e., in four semesters or two years). Although a statistically significant difference was found for timely graduation rates between colleges (ranging from 29% in College B to 54% in College A), no relationship was found for cumulative GPA, pre-requisite GPA, age or race/ethnicity with timely graduation in the total sample (N=437). Logistic regression revealed that neither cumulative nor pre-requisite GPA was predictive of timely graduation even after controlling for college. The rationale for using selective admission criteria that include per-requisite or cumulative GPA is based on the assumption that competitive admission criteria using grades draw the most qualified students with the highest probability for graduatrion. The results of this study do not support the assumption that those with the highest probability of graduating on time can be found by admitting individuals by pre-requisite or cumulative GPA. Other factors for timely graduation from associate degree nursing programs must be investigated to determine which independent variables are predictive of timely graduation, including research that targets single science courses and cluster variables as predictors. In addition, further research into reasons for high attrition rates and prolonged graduation are urgently needed.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College dropouts
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to determine if admission selection strategies that utilize cumulative and/or pre-requisite GPA are predictive of timely graduation for associate degree nursing (RN-AD) students. Data were obtained from de-identified records of 437 associate degree nursing students enrolled in three Midwest community colleges from 2003-2006. Of the total sample, only 44% of the students graduated on time (i.e., in four semesters or two years). Although a statistically significant difference was found for timely graduation rates between colleges (ranging from 29% in College B to 54% in College A), no relationship was found for cumulative GPA, pre-requisite GPA, age or race/ethnicity with timely graduation in the total sample (N=437). Logistic regression revealed that neither cumulative nor pre-requisite GPA was predictive of timely graduation even after controlling for college. The rationale for using selective admission criteria that include per-requisite or cumulative GPA is based on the assumption that competitive admission criteria using grades draw the most qualified students with the highest probability for graduatrion. The results of this study do not support the assumption that those with the highest probability of graduating on time can be found by admitting individuals by pre-requisite or cumulative GPA. Other factors for timely graduation from associate degree nursing programs must be investigated to determine which independent variables are predictive of timely graduation, including research that targets single science courses and cluster variables as predictors. In addition, further research into reasons for high attrition rates and prolonged graduation are urgently needed.
The Multivariate Prediction of College Grade Point Averages and State Board Examination Scores in Selected Mississippi Associate Degree Nursing Programs
Author: Bill Wes Gore
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Category : Nurses
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Nurses
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
AN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM PREADMISSION GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA), AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) SCORES AND DEGREE COMPLETION AND SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION-REGISTERED NURSES (NCLEX-RN).
Author: Anthony Jouvenas
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
AbstractAN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM PREADMISSION GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA), AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) SCORES AND DEGREE COMPLETION AND SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION-REGISTERED NURSES (NCLEX-RN).Associate Degree Nursing programs in Alabama have more applicants than available spots, making them highly competitive programs to gain entry. The community colleges that offer these programs are facing many challenges including performance-based funding, open-enrollment policies, and high attrition rates. Given these conditions, program directors institute an application grading process in an effort to select applicants whom the programs believe is most likely to graduate and to be successful on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This study examines the relationship of the American College Testing (ACT),) and students pre-admissions GPAs in an attempt to interpret which academic factor makes a better predictor of student success. The study revealed that GPA was the only statistically significant indicator for student success in both program completion and NCLEX-RN pass on the first attempt.Keywords: Student Success, Alabama Community College Nursing, ACT Scores, GPA.
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
AbstractAN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM PREADMISSION GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA), AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) SCORES AND DEGREE COMPLETION AND SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION-REGISTERED NURSES (NCLEX-RN).Associate Degree Nursing programs in Alabama have more applicants than available spots, making them highly competitive programs to gain entry. The community colleges that offer these programs are facing many challenges including performance-based funding, open-enrollment policies, and high attrition rates. Given these conditions, program directors institute an application grading process in an effort to select applicants whom the programs believe is most likely to graduate and to be successful on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This study examines the relationship of the American College Testing (ACT),) and students pre-admissions GPAs in an attempt to interpret which academic factor makes a better predictor of student success. The study revealed that GPA was the only statistically significant indicator for student success in both program completion and NCLEX-RN pass on the first attempt.Keywords: Student Success, Alabama Community College Nursing, ACT Scores, GPA.
Models for Predicting Academic Success and State Board Scores for Associate Degree Nursing Students
Author: Carolyn W. Jones
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Category : Associate degree nurses
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Publisher:
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Category : Associate degree nurses
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Entering Characteristics and Predictors of Success for Students in a Graduate Nursing Program
Author: A. Marilyn Sime
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Category : Nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Category : Nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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The Relationship of ACT, Pre-nursing Examinations, and High School Grade Point Average to Passing Rates on NCLEX-RN in Associate Degree Nursing Programs in Alabama
Author: Jo Ann Breach
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Category : Nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
A Program of Differential Grade Prediction for Courses Required for the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, University of Washington, Based on the Washington Pre-college Differential Grade Prediction
Author: Inga Tomine Tjelta
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Category : Nurses and nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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ISBN:
Category : Nurses and nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Predictors of Graduation and NCLEX-RN Success in an Associate Degree Program
Author: Helena C. Kittleson
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Predicting Grade Point Average, Withdrawal and Graduation
Author: Alan Martin Bistreich
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Category : Junior college students
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Category : Junior college students
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Evaluation of Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs
Author: Mildred L. Montag
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ISBN: 9780807718285
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Languages : en
Pages :
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ISBN: 9780807718285
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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