NCLEX-RN Predictor Test Scores
and NCLEX-RN Success latest 2026
Version
Health care professionals and nurse educators are concerned about increasing percentage
of first time test takers failing the NCLEX-RN exam. The purpose of this retrospective
study was to examine predictive accuracy of the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
RN Comprehensive Predictor for passing or failing the NCLEX-RN exam in a cohort of
nursing students (N = 195). South Eastern Technical College in South Carolina is in
jeopardy of losing accreditation for their nursing program because of the low percentage
of first time test takers failing. The college’s pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam has been
below the national and state averages for the last 2 years. Guided by Bloom’s taxonomy
and Knowles’ andragogical model of learning as the theoretical mainstay, factors that
predict success with the NCLEX-RN exam for first time test takers were examined.
Inferential and descriptive statistics were used to determine if a relationship existed
between NCLEX-RN scores and the independent variables. A Pearson r correlation test
was conducted to address whether the ATI Comprehensive Predictor accurately predict
student success with the NCLEX-RN exam on first attempt. Multiple regression was
employed to test for a significant relationship between prenursing GPA, final GPA, age,
gender, and ATI predictor scores. Regression analysis results showed ATI Predictor
scores to significantly predict student success with the NCLEX-RN exam on first attempt.
,Based on these Findings, the Structured Learning Assistance Program was proposed to
assist in preparing students for NCLEX-RN success. Positive social change occurs within
the community, nursing programs, and health care by increased NCLEX-RN pass rates
enhancing the number of nurses entering into health care.
,NCLEX-RN Predictor Test Scores and NCLEX-RN Success
for First Attempt Test Takers
by
Annie Ruth Grant
MSN, Medical University of South Carolina, 2002 BSN,
Medical University of South Carolina, 1992 ADN, South
Eastern Technical College, 1988
Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Doctor of Education
Walden University
December 2015
, Dedication
Gods’ grace and mercy brought me through this journey along with prayers and
encouragement from my family and friends. I would like to dedicate my project study to
my late parents, Robert Emanuel and Annie Lee Fore for teaching and showing me that
hard work and determination gets results. I see them smiling down from heaven. I would
like to thank my husband, Clayton Grant, and my children and grandchildren, Clayton
Jarrett, Alicia Nicole, Talayah Zemirah, and America Dava’ for their smiles and
encouragement. Lastly, I would like to thank my sister, Bernise Belcer and brother-in-
law, Derrick Belcer for their time and patience proofing my work.
and NCLEX-RN Success latest 2026
Version
Health care professionals and nurse educators are concerned about increasing percentage
of first time test takers failing the NCLEX-RN exam. The purpose of this retrospective
study was to examine predictive accuracy of the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
RN Comprehensive Predictor for passing or failing the NCLEX-RN exam in a cohort of
nursing students (N = 195). South Eastern Technical College in South Carolina is in
jeopardy of losing accreditation for their nursing program because of the low percentage
of first time test takers failing. The college’s pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam has been
below the national and state averages for the last 2 years. Guided by Bloom’s taxonomy
and Knowles’ andragogical model of learning as the theoretical mainstay, factors that
predict success with the NCLEX-RN exam for first time test takers were examined.
Inferential and descriptive statistics were used to determine if a relationship existed
between NCLEX-RN scores and the independent variables. A Pearson r correlation test
was conducted to address whether the ATI Comprehensive Predictor accurately predict
student success with the NCLEX-RN exam on first attempt. Multiple regression was
employed to test for a significant relationship between prenursing GPA, final GPA, age,
gender, and ATI predictor scores. Regression analysis results showed ATI Predictor
scores to significantly predict student success with the NCLEX-RN exam on first attempt.
,Based on these Findings, the Structured Learning Assistance Program was proposed to
assist in preparing students for NCLEX-RN success. Positive social change occurs within
the community, nursing programs, and health care by increased NCLEX-RN pass rates
enhancing the number of nurses entering into health care.
,NCLEX-RN Predictor Test Scores and NCLEX-RN Success
for First Attempt Test Takers
by
Annie Ruth Grant
MSN, Medical University of South Carolina, 2002 BSN,
Medical University of South Carolina, 1992 ADN, South
Eastern Technical College, 1988
Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Doctor of Education
Walden University
December 2015
, Dedication
Gods’ grace and mercy brought me through this journey along with prayers and
encouragement from my family and friends. I would like to dedicate my project study to
my late parents, Robert Emanuel and Annie Lee Fore for teaching and showing me that
hard work and determination gets results. I see them smiling down from heaven. I would
like to thank my husband, Clayton Grant, and my children and grandchildren, Clayton
Jarrett, Alicia Nicole, Talayah Zemirah, and America Dava’ for their smiles and
encouragement. Lastly, I would like to thank my sister, Bernise Belcer and brother-in-
law, Derrick Belcer for their time and patience proofing my work.
