Texas Lutheran University’s newest group of graduating nurses have surpassed national averages in pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

All nurses, upon completion of their education, must pass the exam in order to earn licensure, and this year, 120 out of 123 BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and pre-licensure MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) students passed on their first attempt, amounting to a pass rate greater than 97 percent—more than ten points higher than the national average. TLU’s traditional BSN graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate.

“It takes a lot of perseverance and grit to make it through the rigors of a nursing program,” said TLU Director of Nursing Dr. Ruth Eby. “I am so proud of our graduates' accomplishments and the outstanding faculty who helped them make this possible.”

To learn more about nursing programs at TLU, visit the university’s website at Nursing Degree Program | Careers in Nursing | Nursing.