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KMID : 1022320090030040177
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Asian Nursing Research
2009 Volume.3 No. 4 p.177 ~ p.185
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Korean Nurses Experience of Preparing for and Taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
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Choe Kwi-Soon
Yang Bok-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study explores the Korean nurses experience of preparing for and taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to provide a deeper understanding of their experiences.
Method: The study utilizes the qualitative research method, Colaizzis phenomenological methodology. Twenty-six Korean nurses were interviewed using semi-structured research questions and their interviews were analyzed.
Results: Seven clusters of themes emerged: (a) motivation; (b) flow in studying, (c) expansion of nursing knowledge for nursing practice; (d) reflections of nursing practice and attitude toward themselves; (e) time management struggles; (f) increased self-confidence and self-esteem; (g) setting a new life direction and new challenges. In general, our analyses demonstrated that the nurses experiences of preparing for and taking the NCLEX-RN showed positive impacts on the nurses, psychologically, intellectually and interpersonally.
Conclusion: The results suggest that developing NCLEX-RN preparation programs is needed to promote global capabilities for nurses and nursing students. Further studies on the effect of exposure to the NCLEX-RN exam while nursing school for nurses is recommended.
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KEYWORD
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licence, Korea, nurses
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