NCLEX Pass Rate
National Council Licensure Exam for RNs
Students achieve a 90.00% passing rate on the NCLEX-RN® Licensing Examination on the first attempt. Our graduates consistently achieve a pass rate which far exceeds both national and state scores. All pass rates are averaged from January 1st – December 31st annually. Passing rates for the past years are:
| SJCON Pass Rate | NYS Average | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.9% | 83.2% | 86.6% |
| 2019 | 93.4% | 86.4% | 86.0% |
| 2018 | 93.0% | 86.3% | 85.1% |
| 2017 | 93.6% | 83.8% | 84.3% |
| 2016 | 88.7% | 82.0% | 81.7% |
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2015
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90.6% | 79.7% | 82.0% |
A graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Nursing will receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in nursing, be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and if successful be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
