NCMC sees 100% first-time pass rate for registered nurses NCLEX exam

Karly Graham, The Petoskey News-Review
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PETOSKEY — North Central Michigan College’s nursing class of 2023 is ready to take on the workforce following their 100 percent first-time pass rate of the exam that qualifies people to practice as registered nurses.

The 100 percent pass rate was for the test graduates need to pass to practice as registered nurses (RN), the National Licensing Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN).

“Any patient would be fortunate to have a North Central graduate for a nurse,” said Brett LaFaive, NCMC Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, in a press release. “A perfect pass rate on the NCLEX-RN is not only a testament to our students’ hard work and ability, but also to the quality and dedication of our many talented full-time, adjunct and clinical nursing instructors.”

North Central Michigan College nursing graduates sit on the stage and listen to the speaker during the 2023 Nurse Pinning ceremony.
North Central Michigan College nursing graduates sit on the stage and listen to the speaker during the 2023 Nurse Pinning ceremony.

LaFaive said the accomplishment establishes NCMC as a top-tier nursing program in Michigan.

North Central achieved the pass rate for the second time in four years. This class followed the 2020 class of nursing graduates, who faced challenges related to COVID-19 before getting a perfect pass rate.

The two nursing programs were a part of the North Central NCLEX Success Program, which launched with the help of the Borra Family Foundation. For students planning to follow a path to complete the exam shortly after graduation, the program helps students cover the cost of a NCLEX training session and provides financial support for students to take the exam and secure their nursing licenses.

Nurse pinning graduates Codie Galer (left) and Adriana Gilroy (right) light candles during the 2023 Nurse Pinning ceremony. After all graduates had their candles lit, they said the international pledge for nurses.
Nurse pinning graduates Codie Galer (left) and Adriana Gilroy (right) light candles during the 2023 Nurse Pinning ceremony. After all graduates had their candles lit, they said the international pledge for nurses.

According to the release, the college’s 2022-23 annual pass rate was at an 88.89 percent, compared to the state average at 78.87 percent and the national average of 80.13 percent.

For those interested in the health care field, NCMC most recently expanded to offer a three-semester-long practical nursing program. The program begins Jan. 8, 2024.

The program is limited to 40 people, but space is still available, according to the release.

For more information on NCMC nursing programs, visit ncmich.edu/nursing.

— Contact education reporter Karly Graham at kgraham@petoskeynews.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KarlyGrahamJRN.

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