Retrospective cohort study indicates mandatory exams may improve certification outcomes in FNP programs, suggesting enhanced readiness.
BACKGROUND: National certification pass rates remain a benchmark for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program success. This study examined whether requiring APEA (Advanced Practice Education Associates) Predictor exams as a mandatory, graded summative assessment improves first-time certification outcomes. METHOD: test. RESULTS: = .4). CONCLUSION: Although the findings were not statistically significant, positive trends indicate meaningful improvements in FNP certification pass rates and an increase in the number of test takers. Findings support the continued use of mandatory predictor exams to enhance student readiness.
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