BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A new report from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing shows that nursing students from Alabama’s community colleges are more prepared to enter the health care industry after graduation.
The report shows that more than 95% of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidates and 95% of Registered Nurse (RN) candidates from one of the state’s community colleges passed their Next Generation NCLEX. The test measures the student’s preparedness.
The national average for LPN is 75%, RN is 68%.
Anita Naramore is the Associate Dean of Nursing at Jefferson State Community College. She said all the