Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Preparation Program for the Saudi Nursing License Exam among Undergraduate Nursing Students
Zulkiflu Musa Argungu, R. N. Ali Alhaiti, Ebtesam Abdulrahman Jibreel, Osama Elshahat Mostafa Mohammed, Fares Ahmad Hussin LubbadAbstract
Background:
Nursing colleges strive to produce competent professionals who can pass license exams and enter the workforce. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive workshop and monthly testing strategy in preparing undergraduate nursing students in Saudi Arabia for the Saudi Nursing Licensure Exam (SNLE). To assess the impact of the intervention on students’ knowledge and satisfaction with the preparation strategy.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured license examination preparation program. Baseline knowledge was assessed before the intervention, and the same assessment was repeated immediately after completion of the program.
Results:
Majority of participants were female (57.1%) with a mean age of 21.0 years (standard deviation = 0.7). Statistically significant improvements were observed in all knowledge domains following the intervention (
Conclusion:
The comprehensive workshop and monthly testing strategy significantly enhanced nursing students’ knowledge and preparedness for the SNLE.