Ivy Tech Valpo NCLEX pass rate?

[Melnickovich]

Hi I currently attend Ivy Tech in Gary and am applying for fall admission into their ASN program, as well as Ivy Tech Valpo. I attended the information session this morning and was schocked when the head of the nursing department told us that the pass rate for their graduates taking the NCLEX RN exam was 73%. The pass rate for their LPN's is 98%. Doesn't 73% seem very low? Since I am applying to the Valpo campus as well I was wondering if anyone knew what their pass rate was. I will hopefully gain admission into both (all A's in prereqs and 93 on TEAS) and be able to choose. Gary is closer and would be more convenient. But from what I hear the clinicals at Valpo are all at nursing homes, while at Gary they are at the many hospitals in the area. Any information about the Valpo campus/program will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[new_oldRN]

I graduated from Ivy Tech Valpo in May, 2008, took my boards in June. I passed the first time. I believe all but 2 of my classmates passed the first time.

As for clinicals, Valpo students went to several local hospitals, from Munster to Laporte. None of the clinicals were at nursing homes for the RN program. I have heard that the Gary program was not as good as the Valpo program.

Good luck.