Metric Five - Student Achievement Goals and Outcomes

Metric 5: Pass Rates on National Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN)

Achieving a passing score on NCLEX-RN is required for certification as an RN in the State of Georgia. The Georgia Board of Nursing expects that institutions providing Nursing programs in the State of Georgia will maintain a minimum annual NCLEX-RN pass rate of 80%. The data below shows the average pass rate for SGSC Nursing students over the most recent three-year period.

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates	SGSC	Georgia	National
2019	97.87	90.85	88.18
2020	95	89.09	86.57
2021	95	87.91	82.8
3-Year Average	96.58	89.2	87.54
Source: Georgia Board of Nursing

Analysis and Evaluation of Metric 5

The NCLEX-RN pass rate data shows that for every year reported; the SGSC average pass rate has exceeded the Georgia and national rates. The SGSC three-year average of 95.99 is exceptional compared to the Georgia average of 88.54 and the national average of 84.36. SGSC aims to meet a pass rate goal of 95.00 each year.