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The nursing shortage and attrition rates of baccalaureate nursing students in the United States is a priority for nursing educators, as they strive to identify indicators of nursing student success. The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine if the TEAS-V test and grade point averages of baccalaureate nursing students were early indicators’ of academic success. A retrospective correlational design was used in this study. The study took place in a liberal arts college in the northeastern region of the United States. A convenient sample of 125 baccalaureate students enrolled in the foundational nursing courses during the academic year 2009-2010.
Academic records of 125 students were reviewed at a north eastern college to determine relationships between TEAS-V scores, course repeats, remedial history, pre-nursing grade point averages, and foundational grade point averages. Multiple regression analysis revealed that both the TEAS-V scores and overall science grade point averages predicted the foundational nursing grade point average with the TEAS-V being the most important predictor. Relationship between English and math remediation, and course repeats were also found to be directly related.
The goal of academia is to promote student success. Having complete background data is critical for admission selection, for student advisement, and for decreasing attrition. The TEAS-V test is an important tool that may be used to identify students at risk, as is knowing their pre-admission and remediation history. Early identification of students who are deficient in math, reading comprehension, and in required science courses should alert admissions and faculty to provide anticipatory guidance.