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JAPNA Article: Hoping to Pass: Randomized Trial of a One-Time Hope Intervention on Standardized Exam Passing Rates in BSN Students - Jan- Feb 2021 (27:1)

This study explores the efficacy of a one-time hope intervention on increasing standardized exams (SE) passing rates among baccalaureate nursing students, as well as the effect on state-mechanism variables, and trait characteristics. Hope is a cognitive activity that people use in the process of obtaining goals, which can be defined as anything that a person desires to get, do, be, experience, or create. Previous studies link hope to higher SE scores in nursing students. Hope may be an educational intervention that influences how students approach learning, and thus attain mastery of current nursing knowledge.  

Authors:  Monika L. Wedgeworth, EdD, RN, CNE; Joshua C. Eyer, PhD; Alice L. March, PhD, RN, FNP, CNE; David B. Feldman, PhD  

Disclosures: The authors and planners have no conflict of interest to disclose. This research was supported by the National League for Nursing and the University of Alabama Small Grant Program. Off-label medication use will not be discussed. 

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this article, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss how hope relates to academic success in college students. 
2. Summarize the impact of a hope intervention in nursing students.

Keywords: Nursing Education, Hope Theory

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: read the entire article, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. You will be able to print or email a certificate once all steps are completed. 

The ability to earn contact hours for this article expires February 28, 2023.

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