Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Publisher

SLACK Incorporated

Source Publication

Journal of Nursing Education

Source ISSN

0148-4834

Abstract

Background:

In the past decade, little research has been conducted regarding individuals' stories about not initially being successful on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. An unsuccessful licensure examination attempt may affect the individual personally and profoundly in ways that could influence their future success.

Method:

Individual in-depth interviews were conducted once with 15 RNs who were initially unsuccessful on the licensure examination and subsequently passed. Data analyses were conducted using both manual and electronic coding through thematic identification. Rigor was ensured by meeting quality criteria for qualitative research.

Results:

Four themes were identified: (a) Pressures all Around, (b) the Stigma of Being Unsuccessful, (c) Correcting the Problems, and (d) Ultimate Triumph in Discovery.

Conclusion:

Following their initial unsuccessful National Council Licen-sure Examination for Registered Nurses results, participants were deeply affected, but after accepting help from family, friends, nursing instructors, and managers, they were able to move forward, change their approaches, and become RNs.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Nursing Education, Vol. 57, No. 10 (September 2018): 590-597. DOI. © 2018 SLACK, Incorporated. Used with permission.

Tammy Kasprovich was affiliated with Columbia College of Nursing at the time of publication.

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