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

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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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Locations

  • University of Health Sciences

    Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34, Turkey (Türkiye)