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Edison Nursing
Graduates Earn High NCLEX Pass Rate
Edison State Community College is proud to announce that 97% percent of
the Spring 2015 nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensing
Examination (NCLEX).
“Student success is always a top priority for us and something we
strive for every day,” said Gwen Stevenson, Dean of Nursing and Health
Sciences.
The exam, developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
(NCSBN), is utilized by states and other jurisdictions to determine
licensure as a registered nurse; to ensure public protection, and to
measure the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a
newly licensed, entry-level nurse.
There were 36 graduates from the nursing program that took the exam,
with 35 earning a passing score. Currently, there are 180 students
enrolled in nursing at Edison State Community College, and 60 have been
selected to begin the program in January 2016.
“Our high pass rate reflects the hard work of our students as well as
the commitment of our faculty members. Faculty members care deeply
about preparing students to become excellent nurses in our local
healthcare systems,” added Stevenson.
The exam is administered at various testing centers throughout the
state and utilizes computer adaptive testing.
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Edison is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved
by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The program consists of sequential
courses that require five consecutive terms to complete.
Graduates receive the Associate of Applied Science degree and are
eligible to take the NCLEX for licensure as a registered nurse. Such
nurses are prepared to provide direct care to persons with common
short-term and long-term illnesses.
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow faster than the
average for all occupations due to the aging of the nation’s
population, overall economic conditions, aging of the nursing
workforce, and changes in healthcare reimbursement.
Applications for Edison’s Registered Nursing program are currently
being accepted for fall 2016 semester. For more information about the
program, visit the Academic Programs page at www.edisonohio.edu.
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