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BACKGROUND For practice readiness, graduates need minimal competence in many areas. The American Association of Col-leges of Nursing (AACN) identified 10 domains of competence. PURPOSE The aim was to determine whether there is evidence of the objective assessment of learning in the senior year that aligns with the new AACN domains. METHODS A systematic literature review included English language, final year, baccalaureate program, and outcomes objec-tively measured. Master's and midwifery programs were excluded. Database searches by a reference librarian (March 24, 2020) in Scopus, CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE, ERIC, and Web of Science resulted in 40 peer-reviewed articles. Samples ranged from 9 to 527. Three authors examined results ensuring rigor, decreasing bias, and categorizing articles into the AACN's 10 domains. MERSQI scoring was applied. RESULTS Six of the 10 domains were addressed in the literature. Many studies used investigator-developed tools with no validity or reliability. CONCLUSIONS An emphasis on practice readiness means educators must be able to teach and measure critical behaviors.