It is important that all nursing programs evaluate the success of their graduating students. Students spend significant
money and time to complete a BSN program. For ASDN students, this is in addition to their already completed degree.
Many ASDN students are older, have families and are on fixed incomes, so the commitment of time, energy and resources
can be overwhelming, especially in this Midwestern state where the economic decline has had a major impact on
unemployment and underemployment. Understanding key factors that can help predict student success prior to, or early in,
the program should improve students’ overall performance, assist faculty to identify at-risk students, reduce attrition, and
raise pass rates on the NCLEX-RN examination.