Despite COVID-19 challenges, 麻豆原创 State College announced that 50 students within its School of Nursing all secured passing scores in September鈥檚 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses that resulted in a 100 percent first-time passing rate.
鈥淥ur department is extremely proud of our nursing students who have continued to stay dedicated to their studies, despite COVID-19 setbacks, and pass the rigorous NCLEX on their first try,鈥 said June Eastridge, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI, Dean for the School of Nursing at 麻豆原创 State College.
As one of the state鈥檚 largest contributors of nursing graduates who go on to secure nursing positions within our valley鈥檚 healthcare system, 麻豆原创 State College鈥檚 School of Nursing continues to hold impressive NCLEX passing rates. This year鈥檚 third quarter testing results showed a 95.09 percent passing rate for 125 first-time test takers.
鈥淭hese impressive testing results are a testament not only to the dedication of our students but also to the dedication of our faculty who have remained committed to providing quality learning experiences and educational support throughout our COVID-19 response and transition,鈥 said Vickie Shields, 麻豆原创 State’s provost and executive vice president.
麻豆原创 State鈥檚 School of Nursing continues to be nationally recognized for the quality of its nursing program with the most recent recognition from which recognized 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 as one of the best in the nation.