Graduates from NIU School of Nursing achieved a 92 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the standardized test that nurses must pass to become licensed in the United States and other countries. This pass rate exceeds the state and national averages and continues NIU’s steady pass rate climb since 2022.
“This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty and staff,” said Kari Hickey, chair, NIU School of Nursing. “We are dedicated to equipping our nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to make meaningful changes in the healthcare industry and positively impact the communities they serve.”
Hickey said the 2024 NCLEX rates reflect the school’s commitment to providing high-quality education and preparing our graduates to excel in their nursing careers.
Dean Kelly Fiala shared the sentiment.
“I am not surprised to learn that our graduates’ NCLEX rates exceed both state and national averages,” Fiala said. “This team of dedicated and talented nursing educators are committed to student success, and these scores are a direct result of what they do.”
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