The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology – McGehee’s practical nursing class has achieved 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination- Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) for five consecutive years — 2014 through 2018.
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing recently congratulated the class on this honor, according to a news release.
“Thank you to all of our practical nursing instructors for your hard work and dedication to our nursing students here at UAM College of Technology-McGehee,” UAM McGehee Vice Chancellor Bob Ware said in the release. “Also, congratulations to the Practical Nursing Program for five consecutive years of 100 percent pass rate.”
Kim Ray, R.N., is a practical nursing instructor.
“I am very pleased with our students’ success in obtaining a 100 percent pass rate for five consecutive years,” Ray said. “We are currently the only program in the state of Arkansas to be recognized for this achievement. The faculty in our nursing department is dedicated to student success.
“Not only do we strive to equip our students with the knowledge to pass the exam, we also believe that it is imperative for them to perform the skills necessary to efficiently function as a member of the health care team. Our success is attributable to the loyal support of our administration, the community and the healthcare teams,” Ray said.