Nursing School on 2nd year probation?

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The nursing school that I will be applying to has a NCLEX pass rate of 73% (2015). But the problem is since 2011 the pass rate has been dropping down to 4-7 points yearly. So who knows how low it will be before I try to start in 2017.

Should this be a red flag? It's a private for non-profit nursing school since the 1960s and they are accredited.

Edit: I looked into the nursing school a little more and I found out that this program is on their 2nd year probation.

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Specializes in Rehab, Ortho-Spine, Med-Surg, & Psych.

Hello,

If your school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), then you should be good with the program. Concentrate on applying yourself to the curriculum and making the best you can. Nursing school is grueling. The NCLEX-RN changed in Spring 2013... just after I graduated. It is more difficult than before because they now include lung and cardiac sounds delivered via headphones (so I've been told). So schools and students have to adjust, thus it makes sense to me that passing rates have suffered. Do not compare yourself to others, strive for excellence, and do not loose the thirst for knowledge.

Best wishes!

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It's not just a red flag, it's a stoplight. I would never, ever consider going to a nursing school with a pass rate of much less than 95%.

Congratulations on doing your research. You found some very valuable information. Now act on it. If this school's pass rate continues to plummet, there could very well be disciplinary action taken against the school. If you are a current student when a program gets shut down, you are usually out of luck in terms of your credit hours already taken.

See this thread: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/nclex-pass-rates-1048581-page2.html

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It's not just a red flag, it's a stoplight. I would never, ever consider going to a nursing school with a pass rate of much less than 95%.

Congratulations on doing your research. You found some very valuable information. Now act on it. If this school's pass rate continues to plummet, there could very well be disciplinary action taken against the school. If you are a current student when a program gets shut down, you are usually out of luck in terms of your credit hours already taken.

See this thread: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/nclex-pass-rates-1048581-page2.html

So I just did some more research and it says this nursing school has been on probation for 2 years!

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Specializes in Rehab, Ortho-Spine, Med-Surg, & Psych.

I was going to say that passing rates are based on how many people graduated and passed the NCLEX. Some schools are very difficult, thus many people end up dropping out, and those who survive have a much higher chance of passing the NCLEX-RN.

BUT... as you just mentioned... if the school is on probation... then drop them like a hot potato! (I kind of missed that on your title. oops.)

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enrolling in this school is the equivalent of boarding an already sinking ship. Bad idea.

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Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.

It is the red flag of the size of the horizon. Get outta there ASAP, because even if you do pass NCLEX and even if the school hold it on, I bet that the poor reputation of the school is known far and wide. It can make your job search more difficult, and kill your chances even for mid-range graduate program if you ever decide to go back for more education.

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I'm now looking at the nursing program that was ranked #1 in the country and yet they have a 75% pass rate that was also 68% the year before that. But I know they could afford to keep their title lol. I could apply there and you need a 3.5 or higher to get in with a good resume and recommendations.

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Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.

If not a secret, which #1 program in the country has 75% NCLEX passing rate, and according to which rank list? Just wondering.

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University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) people would cut off an arm or a leg to get into that program and I live in Chicago

Edit: Search UIC nursing program ranked #1

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I attended a nursing program that was on probation for several years straight. While the quality of education was poor, I'd do it again in a heartbeat for the convenience and immediate admission.

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Red Flag!!! I'm not sure what more you need. And actually, John Hopkins is number one. I just googled it.

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