The share of candidates who pass the licensure exam to work as a registered nurse has significantly dropped in recent years, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) -- the ...

“Both as a nurse, but also as a potential patient, I want nurses to be highly qualified,” said Linda Aiken, PhD, RN. “I don’t think anybody in the public is interested in lowering standards for nurses ...

In January 2023, we reported on the reasons why nursing exam pass rates fell in 2020 and 2021. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. The reason for this reversal depends on whom you ...

Grambling State University once had one of the most competitive undergraduate nursing programs in the state, but low exam passing rates led to the closure of the program in 2015. However, within the ...

The field of nursing education is evolving rapidly as educational institutions and regulatory bodies seek to enhance student success on the NCLEX-RN examination. This evolution is driven by the need ...

If you are planning for your NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination — you are likely nearing the end of your nursing school journey and will soon complete the process of becoming a registered ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...