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Learning Objective 1: describe the predictive validity of parallel forms of NCLEX® simulation examinations for the BSN, ADN, Diploma, and PN nursing students.
Learning Objective 2: discuss implications of retesting when using simulation examinations for NCLEX® preparation.
Population, Sample, Setting: A randomized sample was drawn from 554 participating schools for a proportional sampling of
Findings: Predictive accuracy was determined by calculating the NCLEX® exam pass rate for those who scored 900 and above on the E² at each of the test administrations. Preliminary study outcomes from 661 nursing students’ revealed that students who took Version 1 and scored 900 and above on the E² achieved a 98.01% RN pass rate and a 98.03% PN pass rate on the NCLEX® Exam. Students who scored 900 and above on the E² Version 2 achieved a 91.05% and 90.5% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® exams respectively. Students scoring 900 and above on the E² Version 3 achieved a 94.9.% and 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® exams respectively.
Conclusions: Preliminary findings indicate that the predictive accuracy of the E2 is congruent for multiple administrations of parallel versions 1 and 2. Therefore, students who remediate and re-test with a second version of the E2 can expect to obtain accurate predictions of their readiness for successful completion of the licensing exam. Final analysis findings for versions 1-3 specific to types of nursing programs, PN, BSN, ADN, and Diploma, will be presented.