NCLEX-RN pass rate of 80% on all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period.
| Graduate Year | National NCLEX-RN Pass Rate Average for Associate Degree | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 84.24% | 98.18% | 98.07% | 100% |
| 2018 | 85.11% | 92.98% | 92.16% | 100% |
| 2019 | 85.17% | 89.23% | 88.14% | 100% |
| 2020 | 82.80% | 79.66% | 81.81% | 73.33% |
| 2021 | 78.78% | 78.00% | 78.00% | N/A |
On-time program completion rate of 65% within three years of each student’s admission.
| Graduate Year | Timeline | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2015-2018 | 52.90% | 52.10% | 57.10% |
| 2018 | 2016-2019 | 69.20% | 66.70% | 100% |
| 2019 | 2017-2020 | 69.90% | 66.70% | 100% |
Program Outcome 2 Revised: On-time program completion rate of at least 55% following nursing program matriculation (4 semesters).
| Graduate Year | Timeline | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2018-2020 | 85.71% | 81.00% | 100% |
| 2021 | 2019-2021 | 74.00% | 74.00% | N/A |
90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 6 months of graduation
| Graduate Year | % of Total Graduates Employed as RNs |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 98.18% |
| 2018 | 98.24% |
| 2019 | 95.38% |
Program Outcome 3 Revised: 90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 12 months of graduation.
| Graduate Year | % of Total Graduates Employed as RNs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.00% |
| 2021 | TBA |
Updated: February 18, 2022
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
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Mailing address:
School of Health Professions
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Lauren Hayward
Director of Nursing
A.A.S. in Nursing – Northern Virginia Community College, 1999
B.S. in Nursing – George Mason University, 2010
M.S. in Adult Learning & Human Development – Virginia Tech, 2012
M.S. in Nursing – Western Governor’s University, 2016
CNE, Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, June 2017
Martha Sullivan, Dean
