A National Study of Progression Policies and Course Repetition in Prelicensure Registered Nursing Programs.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
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.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Lewis, LS; Willingham, TL; Milner, AMT
Published Date
- January 2022
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 43 / 1
Start / End Page
- 19 - 23
PubMed ID
- 34319265
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1536-5026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000862
Language
- eng