How many don't make it out?

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Generally start with 45 end with 10-15 (not all from the same beginning semester). We have a 100% NCLEX rate (for a couple years), so I guess that's the reason... they weed the other ones out before you get to the end!

stressgal, RN

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Specializes in CCRN.

My school has no wait list for admission. Entry based only on GPA and COMPASS score. We started with 120, ended this week with 85 or so. We have both lost and picked up some throughout the 7 quarter ADN program. It's not for everyone. Some went elsewhere, a few failed. The important thing to focus on is yourself. Study hard, don't listen to gossip, and stay focused. Good luck!

BoonersmomRN

1,132 Posts

We started with 62 and 21 failed/dropped out/kicked out, etc. This was the 1rst semester. Next semester then LPN-RN bridge program will add more students in....

nurseman99

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i actually as a male rn was curious many yrs ago to find out in the late 80;s early 90;s how many actually made it thru my diploma program here in nj.i found out that if more than 60% of those starting finished it was unusual!the reason was 2 fold.1;the instructors clearly thought it was their jobs to push out the weak and uninspired.they pushed you relentlessly until you either quit or "came up to speed"!2;they also wanted a high pass rate on the nclex!so,if you were a great student nurse but was a weak test taker beware!you might be "weeded" out!.

I finished semester 1 of 3 in our local LPN program. 50 were selected for our class. 2 never showed up. We lost 7 before finals-some decided nursing wasn't for them, some missed too many days to catch back up, a couple just dissapeared. From what I understand another 8 failed two or more classes and won't be back in the fall. We have to have a 76% to pass....no rounding up from 75.9%. The students that just graduated had 18 finish; they started with 45. Our school has a 98% NCLEX pass rate.

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RNSuzq1, RN

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Specializes in Med/Surg..

Hi Anxious,

My RN class started with about 42 people, we lost classmates each semester after finals and last summer gained a group of LPN transition students and a few students who had failed out the prior year and were trying again. 27 of us made it to the last semester and Thankfully, all 27 of us graduated a few weeks ago. Our school has a 100% pass rate for the NCLEX, so I'm hoping we all pass the Boards first time.

Several of the LPN's didn't make it - I think there were 20 of us from the original class of 42 that graduated. Don't get discouraged by the numbers, people leave for a variety of reasons - it's not all about the grades. Once clinicals start, some realize early on that Nursing just isn't for them, others have family problems, etc. and decide to leave. Stay positive and stay focused and you'll do well. I wish you well in your Nursing Career, Sue

malarwen

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I'm am curious as to the numbers of nursing students who do not last until the end of the program. The school that I am applying to accepts 80 each fall and I am wondering how likely it is that all 80 will cross the stage. Could some of you who are in nursing school or already finished tell me how many of your classmates didn't make it through the program?

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm not finished yet but I might be finished sooner than I expected.

I had to sign a Truth in Advertisement form before I applied for my nursing program. It stated that the current pass rate for the program is 33%. And I believe those numbers actually went down - last semester only 20 people out of 120 graduated.:uhoh3:

LadyEJ BSN, RN

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Specializes in Clinicals.
I finished semester 1 of 3 in our local LPN program. 50 were selected for our class. 2 never showed up. We lost 7 before finals-some decided nursing wasn't for them, some missed too many days to catch back up, a couple just dissapeared. From what I understand another 8 failed two or more classes and won't be back in the fall. We have to have a 76% to pass....no rounding up from 75.9%. The students that just graduated had 18 finish; they started with 45. Our school has a 98% NCLEX pass rate.

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Ruylupez

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My class started with 52 people. Two years later 65% of those graduated. If you count those who for whatever reason fell behind a semester the graduation rate went up to about 70%.

The ones who did a lot of study and hard work for their classes tended to be the ones who made it, the ones who didn't put in so much effort tended to be the ones who didn't make it.

SoulShine75

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I'm am curious as to the numbers of nursing students who do not last until the end of the program. The school that I am applying to accepts 80 each fall and I am wondering how likely it is that all 80 will cross the stage. Could some of you who are in nursing school or already finished tell me how many of your classmates didn't make it through the program?

Thanks in advance!

I don't know about graduation yet, I only just finished 1st semester nsg. BUT...we lost 4 out of 33 students. One because she moved to another state...the others because they failed.

The ones that failed...from what I know of them, weren't very hard workers and they said they rarely studied. They also had to retest on almost all of their skills.

Specializes in NICU/L&D, Hospice.

Like SoulShine, I'm only done with 1st semester. We started with 95 and only 69 are moving into 2nd semester! Wow! 27 people! It's scary. I had a wonderful experience in school and feel extremely blessed to have done so well, not knowing how many were struggling.

Annabelle57

262 Posts

Specializes in Burn/Trauma PCU.

My class just started, and of the 60 that accepted, 7 never showed up and 2 dropped after the first week - $$$ issues, I think, but I don't know for sure.

We're in a highly competitive accel BSN program, so the hardest part, it seemed, was getting accepted. I can't predict anything for our class, but for the classes that preceded ours, the main reasons people didn't make it to graduation were:

--Voluntarily decided nursing wasn't for them

--Cheated in some way (plagiarism was the biggie)

--Financial problems

--Tried to work more than 20 hours per week plus school

--Didn't study/do the work

The faculty at our school WANT us to succeed, and if you tried and studied hard, even if you were a slow learner or struggling but making an honest effort, the degree was yours. That's our school, anyway - I've heard of other schools weeding out people and not giving much grace for those who were slow on the uptake. Plus, the competition was so high coming in that most of my classmates are extremely bright, though some are finding that book knowledge is much, much different than practical application!

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