Two classes of South Louisiana Community College’s recent Practical Nursing graduates successfully achieved a 100 percent National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) board pass rate on their first time taking the exam. The two classes include the December 2019 classes from the Lafayette and the Crowley campuses. For three consecutive years, students in the PN program in Lafayette received 100 percent pass rates.
The national average pass rate is 85.63% for first time test-takers, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
“This is a testament to how hard our nursing students work and how dedicated our faculty are to our students’ success,” said Dr. Jeanine Thomas, SLCC’s interim dean of Nursing and Allied Health. “We are committed to training the healthcare workforce in our communities and preparing LPNs for excellence in the industry.”
According a Gallup Poll released earlier this year, nursing remains number one on the list for the most trusted profession. It has been listed as the number one most trusted profession for 18 consecutive years.
“Nursing is a calling for all of us in this profession,” said Thomas. “Our faculty and administration recognize this calling and takes the time to ensure that each graduate is a competent, compassionate, and caring nurse prepared to provide holistic healthcare to their patients.”
The field is expected to increase by 9 percent in the next decade as the baby-boomer population ages, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This is faster than average for most occupations.
The college operates Practical Nursing programs at seven of its nine campuses.
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South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves more than 15,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. It is ranked 14th among the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers as determined by Community College Week.