For the second consecutive year, Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing graduates have achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
The NCLEX-PN is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The test is managed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). After graduating from WCC’s PN program in July of 2024, students became eligible to take the exam.
Students are required to answer a minimum of 85 questions for the NCLEX. A new component was also added to the exam last year, presenting test takers with scenarios that require them to use their best clinical judgment.
The pass rate is counted by students’ first attempts at taking the exam.
“We are incredibly proud of the 2024 Practical Nursing class for achieving a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX exam for the second consecutive year,” said WCC Nursing Department Chair Michelle Garon. “This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the quality of education and support provided by our faculty.”
The PN program’s pass rate must stay within a certain percentage of the national passing average for the NCLEX-PN, which is 93%. With a 100% pass rate, WCC’s PN graduates exceeded that requirement.
The College’s PN program has had a 100% pass rate in previous years as well. “Consistently maintaining this high standard reflects our commitment to excellence in nursing education and to preparing our students to deliver exceptional patient care from day one,” Garon said.
PN students receive classroom instruction that they apply in labs and then implement their skills in clinicals.
Learn more about WCC’s PN program on the College’s website.
