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September 27, 2025Nursing ReportsOpen Access

The Experience of the Nursing Licensure Examination Among Newly Graduated Nurses: A Qualitative Study

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FPFlavia PantaleoCMChiara MastroianniMPMichela Piredda

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals the multifaceted emotional experience of newly graduated nurses during licensure examinations, highlighting educational implications.

Key Points

  • The licensure examination significantly impacts new graduates' professional identity, emphasizing its dual role as a rite of passage and an emotionally charged event.
  • Thematic analysis identified four key areas influencing the examination experience, including preparation, emotional responses, and the exam's symbolic value.
  • Fifteen newly graduated nurses participated in video-audio-recorded interviews, providing rich qualitative data to understand their lived experiences.
  • Findings call for critical reflection on assessment methods and the fairness of the nursing licensure examination system to enhance student preparation.

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Pantaleo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3edeebfec0fc52372f1https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15100347
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