Student Characteristics Influencing Bachelor of Science Nursing Student Performance in the Nursing Council of Kenya Licensure Examinations in Kenya
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Kenya has seen drastic changes in nursing education sector recording high rates of enrolment of students to training. However, their performance in Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) examination remains variable. This study investigated performance of BSc nursing students in NCK examinations by examining student characteristics in relation to performance. The study used qualitative and quantitative approach to collect data retrospectively. 1292 records of students who sat examinations July 2012-June 2015 from NCK nurses database was used. Cluster and purposive sampling were done for key informants interviewed from nursing schools. Quantitative data was converted from MS Access to SAS and analyzed. Odds ratio was used to measure strength of association between student characteristics and performance with p ≤ 0.05 being considered significant. Qualitative data was recorded and transcribed for content analysis. The proportion of those who passed and aged 30 years and above was significantly higher than those who were less than 30 years (OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.2-2.2, p= 0.002). Marital status and employment, were reported by key informants to influence performance. In conclusion the study identified age, faculty years of experience and class attendance policy were associated with performance. Marital status and employment were reported to influence performance by key informants.The study recommended training institutions to continue with upgrading Programmes, Results will be used to predict performance and facilitate review of policies for recruitment and examination.
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Anne Asiko Okanga, John Arudo
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