Background: There is variation in nursing education quality, measured as first-time NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination)-RN pass rates (FTPR), both across and within the United States. Current research examines program-level characteristics associated with performance.
Method: This study examines state-level policies and their relationship to FTPR (both associate and baccalaureate nursing degrees) to identify policies that enhance nursing program quality. Ordinary least squares regression analyses were conducted for state and program levels, and tests for interactions of variables were conducted between the two levels.
Results: Accredited for-profit programs were associated with a 24% higher FTPR than nonaccredited for-profit programs. In addition, for-profit programs in more business-friendly states were associated with an 11.8% lower FTPR.
Conclusion: National standards for licensure pass rates, a mandate that all programs be accredited, and better enforcement could help improve the quality of RN programs nationwide. States with pro-business policies should be aware of the effect of their policies on the proliferation of for-profit schools. .
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