Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Educational Administration
First Advisor
Donahoo, Saran
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to determine if preparatory measures, including the HESI exit examination and an on-campus board review course, helped increase first time pass rates on the NBDHE at a Midwest University. I compared national pass rates and school pass rates and observed school pass rates have been consistently below the national average for seven years. I utilized four cohorts of graduating students. One group was not provided with any preparatory measures, two groups were provided with the HESI examination only, and one group was provided with the HESI examination and an on-campus board review.
Student’s HESI scores and pass rate on the NBDHE were evaluated to distinguish if there was any correlation between the two. The findings of the study identified the HESI to be a good predictor of success while it is uncertain if the on-campus board review course was beneficial for student success. The Midwest University should continually look for ways to improve pass rates on students first attempt of the NBDHE and provide preparatory measures to ensure student success. Based on the findings of this project, research should continue in the dental hygiene field with comparison of preparatory measures and NBDHE pass rates among other baccalaureate dental hygiene programs.
Recommended Citation
McKinney, Stacey. "Evaluating Student Success on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination at a Midwest University." (Spring 2024).