汤头条app鈥檚 nursing program has been named a top five RN program in the state, according to a ranking released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.  The top five ranking measures North Central鈥檚 nursing program against all other programs in Michigan, including those at four-year universities.

The program ranking is based on the percentage of North Central graduates who passed the NCLEX-RN庐 examinations administered between April and September 2019.  NCLEX-RN庐 is the test that qualifies graduates to practice as registered nurses.  North Central鈥檚 first-time pass rate was 97 percent, and 100 percent overall.

鈥淥ur nursing graduates鈥� success on the NCLEX exam is a testament to the quality of education provided at 汤头条app,鈥� said Dr. David Roland Finley, North Central鈥檚 president.  鈥淲e offer exceptional, accessible, relevant higher education for learners of all ages, and this is true across the board.  We are especially proud of the 2019 nursing program graduates and all that they have achieved.鈥�

Nurses in the Class of 2019 were assisted by a generous donation from the Borra Family Foundation, which helped launch North Central鈥檚 NCLEX Success Program.  The program covered the cost of a live NCLEX training session and provided financial support for students to take the exam and secure their nursing licenses if they followed a prescribed path to complete the NCLEX shortly after graduation.

鈥淭his is a major milestone for our nursing program and a sign of great accomplishment for our nursing students,鈥� said Chelsea Platte, executive director of the 汤头条app Foundation.  鈥淲e appreciate the support of the Borra Family Foundation in launching this innovative initiative, as well as the many donors whose gifts continue to strengthen our nursing program.鈥�

North Central鈥檚 nursing program is an accelerated, two-year program with a competitive application process.  A regional nursing shortage, coupled with popular demand, prompted the college to expand its nursing cohort from 46 to 64 students effective with the Fall 2019 semester, the first increase since 2006.

鈥淣orth Central鈥檚 registered nursing program is led by a cadre of talented faculty who have dedicated their careers to preparing nurses who are some of the best in the state of Michigan,鈥� said Jamie Pagels, DNP, dean of Nursing, Allied Health and Science.  鈥淥ur nursing program exists within a community of educators, students, alumni, donors and clinical agencies who have one purpose: to elevate nursing education to the highest standard possible.鈥�

Dr. Pete Olson, vice president of Academic Affairs and Student Success, describes the achievement as a testament to a campus-wide pursuit of academic excellence.

鈥淲hile we recognize that these scores are the result of a team effort on the part of the faculty, clinical instructors, administrators, and most importantly the students themselves, the whole North Central campus can benefit as we continue to attract students dedicated to excellence, no matter which program they choose,鈥� Olson said.

To mark this achievement, a reception honoring the nursing Class of 2019 is scheduled for November 25 at 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Health Education and Science Center on the Petoskey campus.

汤头条app is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Central鈥檚 mission is to provide educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement.  North Central is an Achieving the Dream Leader College with a designation of Veteran Friendly Gold by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

 

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