Published Dec 5, 2007
ntrisdale
1 Post
where can i find the last few years nclex pass rates? i'm trying to decide which college i will get my bsn from and need to view the pass rate percentages of the houston area colleges before i make my decision.
thanks,
natalie
EricJRN, MSN, RN
1 Article; 6,683 Posts
This link to the Texas Board of Nursing lists them through 2005:
ftp://www.bon.state.tx.us/RN-5YR-05.pdf
caliotter3
38,333 Posts
I think you are right to become as informed about the different nursing programs and their pass rates and reputations. I have always thought that passing rates are nice to know, but really are an indication more of the individual's efforts at passing. No matter how good the school is about preparing its students, the individual student must make the effort to study and pass the boards. JMO
labcat01, BSN, RN
629 Posts
I think that the pass rates are a bit deceptive. The trend i'm starting to see is Nursing Schools requiring tough exit exams to "weed out" students that are not prepared for the NCLEX. My school did that and their pass rates jumped from 76% to 98%. Just something to keep in mind.