AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF GRADUATES WHO FAILED THE PHILIPPINE NURSES LICENSURE EXAM(PNLE): A BASIS FOR A PROPOSED MENTORING PROGRAM

Abstract

After graduation, prospective nurses must take the board exam to practice nursing in the Philippines. They must successfully pass the so-called Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE). Every graduate understands that passing the PNLE is a requirement to practice, and therefore, they strongly aspire to pass it. The graduates’ success rate in the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) is on the creation of success not only for the student but also for the nursing program. Unfortunately, some new graduates have not been able to meet the standards set by the Board of Nursing (BON) and Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), as demonstrated by failure to pass the PNLE. The main purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth analysis academic grades and board exam performance of the graduates and investigate the consequences, actions, changes, and supportive factors assisting them. It is expected that the results of this study will enhance the ability of nursing graduates through a mentoring program. 

The research utilized the descriptive-correlational method with an in-depth subject analysis of the students who failed the licensure examination on different dates. Data were analyzed using statistical methods like weighted mean, standard deviation, inferential statistics (Pearson R), and multiple linear regression. The sample size came from the secondary data consisting of 7 graduates/alumni who failed the board exam in a span of 4 years. Their academic grades were taken to compare with their board exam results. As seen in the secondary data, the study discovered that there are times when academic performance will have a high influence on the success of the graduates/alumni in licensure examinations. It must be noted that the student factor, school factor, review center factor, and student factor may be worth looking into to have a thorough assessment of the graduates/alumni. Through the coaching/mentoring program, certain deficiencies, concerns, and problems could be detected early by the mentor or coach and initiate early intervention to help increase the chances of passing. Noting these factors, UCLM-CN and UC administration should use the findings of this study to serve as a blueprint to help the students who failed the board exam have a better chance of passing in subsequent retakes.