First-Time Licensure Examination Pass Rates (NCLEX)
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/TestingPassRates/
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | 86% | 93% | 99% | 97% |
Program Completion Rates by Academic Year
| 2021 Graduates | 2022 Graduates | 2023 Graduates | 2024 Graduates | 2025 Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.5% (On-Time Completion) | 66% (On-Time Completion) | 60% (On-Time Completion) | 59% (On-Time completion) | 56% (On-Time completion) |
VCCS Common Core Curriculum End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science with a major in Nursing will be expected to:
| Client-Centered Care | Provide client centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations. |
| Safety | Practice safe nursing care that minimizes the risk of harm across systems and client populations. |
| Clinical Judgment | Integrate clinical judgment when collaborating with the healthcare team in the management of care for complex clients. |
| Professional Behaviors | Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership, and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning. |
| Quality Improvement | Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes. |
| Collaboration | Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and healthcare teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care. |
| Pharmacology | Manage the appropriateness, accuracy, and client response to pharmacology principles for clients with complex conditions. |