Professional Preparation: Faculty Practices for NCLEX-RN(R) Success

Davis proposed that there are three overlapping phases of a caring relationship to NCLEX-RN(R) preparation, grounded in Peplau's theory. Faculty members' perspectives on successful strategies related to NCLEX-RN(R) results were explored using semistructured phone interviews. Faculty perspectives were categorized under external support structures and internal collaborative processes. The results indicate that a multifaceted collaborative approach using commercial testing products and program evaluation is the best approach.