Education

NCLEX-RN

In order to practice as a registered nurse (RN), graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The pass rates for the last three Citizens School of Nursing classes are as follows:
   Class of 2010 – 87%
   Class of 2009 – 83%
   Class of 2008 – 85%

Retention Rates

Retention rates for the last three Citizens School of Nursing Classes are as follows:
   Class of 2010 – 97%
   Class of 2009 – 74%
   Class of 2008 – 90%

Employment Patterns

Employment of Citizens School of Nursing graduates at program completion is as follows:
   Class of 2010 – 53% (at time of graduation), 90% (at 6 months)
   Class of 2009 – 85% (at time of graduation), 95% (at 6 months)
   Class of 2008 – 100% (at time of graduation)
 

Standardized Tests

Various standardized tests are administered throughout the program. Standardized comprehensive review tests are given at the end of the program to assess readiness for the nursing licensing examination. The School uses standardized testing to counsel individual students and to evaluate program strengths and weaknesses. Information related to this performance will be made available upon request.

Graduate and Employer Satisfaction

Parallel studies of recent Citizens School of Nursing graduates and their employers showed that graduates were satisfied with the education they received at the School of Nursing. Both graduates and their employers responded that the graduates were well prepared for entry-level nursing practice.