ABSTRACT
A descriptive study determined the reasons for nonparticipation in continuing education (CE) for RNs living in Delaware, where lack of CE results in loss of licensure. Subjects were asked to complete a 40-item Deterrents to Participation Scale with a 13-item demographic questionnaire. The sample (N = 94) identified disengagement as the primary factor for predicting nonparticipation in CE, with the primary reason being they had higher priorities than CE in their lives. Implications for nursing administrators and educators are discussed.
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Attitude of Health Personnel , Education, Nursing, Continuing/standards , Licensure, Nursing , Nursing Staff/education , Nursing Staff/psychology , Adult , Delaware , Female , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Motivation , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
This study sought to measure the use of exit examinations in nursing schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Fifteen participants from HBCU nursing schools throughout the United States were surveyed to determine current practices related to exit exams. Overall, fourteen schools (93.33%) used an exit exam at the end of their nursing program. However, 73.33% of the participants (11 schools) reported it was mandatory for students to pass the exam as a requirement for graduation. Almost 47% of the participants (7 schools) reported the use of the exit exam was related to NCLEX-RN pass rates, while others reported identification of student needs as the primary reason for using an exit exam. Most participants were very helpful by sharing their innovations. While this small study provided some information on the use of exit examinations, more research is needed to substantiate both the appropriateness and usefulness of their use in baccalaureate degree nursing programs.
