J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):596-605. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.596.

Nursing Student Academic Achievement depending on College Entrance System-related Factors

• Kim MW
• Lee HJ
• Lee YJ

• KMID: 2327540
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.596

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aims to understand the influence of college entrance system-related factors and scores of college scholastic ability test on a first year nursing student's academic achievement.
METHODS
Data collected include both a descriptive survey designed to assess college entrance system-related factors with respect to 182 nursing students attending a 4-year nursing college program and their test scores in the first year. The data were analyzed via descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni's correction, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient through an SPSS 18.0 program.
RESULTS
Student academic achievement with regard to college entrance system-related factors exhibited significant divergence from first year grade point averages (hereafter GPA) and natural science grades.
CONCLUSION
This study confirmed the existence of significant differences, depending on the factors regarding the college entrance system. As a result, conducting assessment to evaluate the level of basic knowledge before college entrance is highly recommended. Also recommended is the development of a support program for students projected to have difficulties with respect to their academic achievement.

Keyword

Students; Nursing; School admission criteria; Education; Achievement

MeSH Terms

Education
Humans
Natural Science Disciplines
Nursing
School Admission Criteria
Students, Nursing*