A National Study of Progression Policies and Course Repetition in Prelicensure Registered Nursing Programs.
Nurs Educ Perspect 2021;
43:19-23. [PMID:
34319265 DOI:
10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000862]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
The literature lacks description of the incidence of nursing students failing and repeating courses. Nursing student repeaters delay graduation and entry into the workforce; they are also at risk for attrition.
AIM
The aim of the study was to describe the incidence of nursing student repeaters and progression policies in the United States.
METHOD
A national survey of prelicensure nursing program deans and directors was conducted.
RESULTS
Invitations were sent to 2,055 nursing programs; the response rate was 32 percent. The annual incidence of nursing student course repetition was found to be 11.5 percent. Progression policies varied widely.
CONCLUSION
Nursing student repeaters are a significant population, and examination of progression policies is warranted.
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