A Description of NAPLEX and MPJE Preparation Strategies Among US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

Lisa Lebovitz; Aleda M.H. Chen; Lawrence Carey; Jean T. Carter; Michael P. Kelsch; Mary E. Ray; Sarah A. Spinler; Diana M. Sobieraj

doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100067

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A Description of NAPLEX and MPJE Preparation Strategies Among US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

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A Description of NAPLEX and MPJE Preparation Strategies Among US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

Lisa Lebovitz, Aleda M.H. Chen, Lawrence Carey, Jean T. Carter, Michael P. Kelsch, Mary E. Ray, Sarah A. Spinler and Diana M. Sobieraj

American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.87(6), pp.100067-100067

06/2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100067

PMID: 37316127

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the different strategies used to supplement North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) preparation in the US pharmacy programs. An online survey was developed to gather information from 141 accredited schools/colleges of pharmacy about the preparation methods used during the 2021–22 academic year. The questionnaire contained 19 NAPLEX- and 10 MPJE-specific questions related to timing, content, use of commercial products and programs, faculty involvement, and whether these activities were required or recommended. Characteristics of schools/colleges were compared based on the presence or absence of preparation programs; preparation programs were descriptively reported. The response rate was 71%. Most schools (87/100 respondents) provided NAPLEX preparation programs starting in the advanced pharmacy practice experiential year, required students to participate, and focused on reviewing the content instead of assessing students’ examination readiness. Similar elements were reported among 61 schools providing MPJE preparation programs. Schools used a variety of resources including access to vendor-based question banks or review materials, and completing live, proctored, NAPLEX-like examinations. Characteristics of schools or colleges did not differ significantly based on presence or absence of a preparation program. Schools/colleges of pharmacy use a variety of strategies to prepare students for licensing examinations. Many require student participation in vendor-based preparation programs for NAPLEX, and homegrown programs for MPJE preparation. The next step will be to determine the effectiveness of various approaches used by the schools/colleges on first-time licensure examination attempts.

Licensure exam preparation

MPJE

NAPLEX

Pharmacy licensure

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Title: Subtitle: A Description of NAPLEX and MPJE Preparation Strategies Among US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy
Creators: Lisa Lebovitz - University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
Aleda M.H. Chen - Cedarville University
Lawrence Carey - Temple University
Jean T. Carter - University of Montana
Michael P. Kelsch - North Dakota State University
Mary E. Ray - University of Iowa
Sarah A. Spinler - Binghamton University
Diana M. Sobieraj - University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.87(6), pp.100067-100067
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100067
PMID: 37316127
NLM abbreviation: Am J Pharm Educ
ISSN: 0002-9459
eISSN: 1553-6467
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Language: English
Date published: 06/2023
Academic Unit: Pharmacy; Pharmacy Practice and Science
Record Identifier: 9984646764002771

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