Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application is a costly challenge. While the NCLEX exam tests foundational knowledge, it cannot fully prepare a nurse for the complexities of U.S. clinical care systems, culture, and communication.
Without the right onboarding support, nurse turnover becomes far more likely. Preventing just one nurse’s resignation can offset the cost of your entire annual contract.
Kaplan’s turnkey programs offload the burden from your preceptors, moving nurses beyond task-oriented care to the critical thinking that saves lives.
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Clinical Judgment Competency Program for Nursing
Eliminate the guesswork in hiring. Our case-based simulation tool provides a measurable baseline of a nurse's critical thinking and decision-making skills. Perfect for both IENs and new graduate nurses, this program ensures your staff can handle complex, evolving patient situations safely and confidently.
NCLEX Prep for IENs
Accelerate your staffing pipeline by helping IENs overcome the unique hurdles of the NCLEX exam. This program goes beyond test prep, integrating essential modules on U.S. Medical Terminology, Scope of Practice, and Documentation Basics to ensure a smoother transition to the U.S. healthcare system.Partner with the bedrock of nursing education. When you choose Kaplan, you tap into more than eight decades of leadership in licensure and clinical readiness. Our legacy provides us with a unique view of the nursing profession, resulting in stable, time-tested programs that have guided millions of practitioners through the most critical stages of their careers.
Leverage Kaplan’s extensive psychometric expertise to identify and close specific clinical gaps—from cultural barriers to nursing competency lapses. Every module and simulation uses evidence-based interventions designed to improve pass rates, increase safety, and drive measurable ROI for your organization.
Access everything from NCLEX preparation to advanced clinical judgment validation and long-term retention strategies. Kaplan’s portfolio helps you build a stronger nursing workforce, today and long-term.
Ensure your training reflects the realities of the modern bedside. Our workforce solutions are developed by a team of veteran nurse educators who understand the realities of today’s nursing landscape. Our training is not just academically rigorous, but meets the challenges of U.S. healthcare.
Discover how virtual simulation and modular training are solving the turnover crisis. Get the data-driven insights you need to improve IEN retention and new grad competency.
Strategic Partnerships
Hospital Systems and Health Networks
Empower your clinical educators and residency managers. Our tools provide an accurate, objective assessment of clinical competence, allowing your talent acquisition teams to confidently onboard IENs and new graduates while ensuring they are practice-ready for your specific environment.
Nurse Recruitment and Staffing Agencies
Protect your placements and your reputation. We provide a reliable, evidence-based method to validate the clinical judgment of your candidates, reducing failed assignments and securing long-term success for your clients.NCLEX-RN®️ and NCLEX-PN®️ are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., which is not affiliated with Kaplan and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
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