No‑Grade practice exams could boost nursing skills and confidence
NCT ID NCT06216145
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving nursing students extra skill exams that do not count toward their grade helps them learn more effectively. About 70 students taking a fundamentals nursing course will be split into two groups: one gets the usual end‑of‑term exam, and the other gets additional ungraded practice exams in both lab and clinical settings. Researchers will compare the groups' knowledge, hands‑on skills, and self‑confidence to see if the extra practice makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- formative assessment (ungraded practice exams)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward better ways to train nurses by using low-stakes practice tests to boost both skills and confidence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single‑university study with only 70 students, so results may not apply to other schools or settings. The extra exams may not lead to lasting improvements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences
Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34, Turkey (Türkiye)