NCLEX Results and Program Outcomes
Muskegon Community College Nursing Grads continue to exceed…
The Muskegon Community College 2024 Nursing first time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Examination for RNs & LPNs (NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN) exceeded the national and state pass rates for all licensees.
ANNUAL NCLEX PASS RATES PERCENTAGES (1/1/24 – 12/31/24)
| NCLEX-PN | NCLEX-RN | |
| Muskegon Community College | 100% | 98.53% |
| Michigan | 84.69% | 91.98% |
| National | 88.38% | 91.16% |
Muskegon Community College Nursing Program awarded 71 Associate Degrees in Nursing and 72 Practical Nurse Diplomas in 2024. We are proud to provide the Muskegon community and surrounding area with outstanding nurses!
“The Muskegon Community College Nursing Department is incredibly proud of our nursing graduates for achieving exceptional NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN pass rates. This accomplishment is a testament to students’ hard work and dedication, as well as the exceptional education provided by our faculty. It reflects our commitment to preparing highly skilled and compassionate nurses who are ready to serve their communities. We will continue to uphold the highest standards of nursing education and support our students in their journey toward successful healthcare careers.” – Lisa Gatti-Arnold MSN, RN, MCC Dean of Nursing and Health Programs
MCC NURSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Outcome #1: NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rates
NCLEX-RN pass rates will be at or above 80% for all first-time test takers.
| MCC | STATE | NATIONAL | |
| 2014 | 93.51% | 81.70% | 83.30% |
| 2015 | 95.70% | 84.40% | 82.00% |
| 2016 | 97.01% | 83.40% | 84.60% |
| 2017 | 100% | 88.90% | 87.90% |
| 2018 | 98.28% | 88.01% | 88.3% |
| 2019 | 97.15% | 87.19% | 85.63% |
| 2020 | 93.70% | 89.02% | 86.58% |
| 2021 | 87.30% | 82.37% | 78.78% |
| 2022 | 78.57% | 78.97% | 77.91% |
| 2023 | 96.80% | 88.47% | 88.56% |
Outcome #2: Program Completion Rate
AAS program completion rate will be at or above 60%. (Percentage of students completing within 150% of program length.)
| % OF STUDENTS | |
| 2014 | 68.82% |
| 2015 | 68.67% |
| 2016 | 62.89% |
| 2017 | 60.71% |
| 2018 | 79.31% |
| 2019 | 67.07% |
Outcome #3: Job Placement Rates
90% of available AAS graduates will be placed in a nursing position within one (1) year of graduation.
| % EMPLOYED | |
| 2015 | 95.50% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2019 | 97.00% |
| 2020 | 95.50% |
| 2021 | 100% |
PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA (PN) OUTCOME #1: NCLEX-RN FIRST TIME PASS RATES
NCLEX-PN pass rates will be at or above 80% for all first-time test takers.
| MCC | STATE | NATIONAL | |
| 2014 | 100% | 82.16% | 87.30% |
| 2015 | 100% | 85.86% | 81.89% |
| 2016 | 100% | 89.00% | 83.73% |
| 2017 | 98.20% | 90.21% | 84.5% |
| 2018 | 100% | 86.54% | 85.93% |
| 2019 | 100% | 88.53% | 88.18% |
| 2020 | 100% | 83.57% | 83.09% |
| 2021 | 92.59% | 79.02% | 79.60% |
| 2022 | 100% | 80.38% | 79.93% |
| 2023 | 100% | 86.09% | 86.68% |
PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA (PN) OUTCOME #2: PROGRAM COMPLETION Rate
PN program completion rate will be at or above 55% of students completing within 100% of program length and at or above 75% for those completing within 150% of program length.)
| 100% | 150% | |
| 2014 | 59.14% | 75.27% |
| 2015 | 78.31% | 84.34% |
| 2016 | 61.86% | 77.32% |
| 2017 | 59.52% | 71.43% |
| 2018 | 73.56% | 87.36% |
| 2019 | 62.20% | 80.49% |
| 2020 | 58.23% | 79.75% |
PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA (PN) OUTCOME #3: JOB PLACEMENT RATES
10% of available PN graduates will be employed within two (2) months of graduation. *
| % EMPLOYED | |
| 8/2021 | 26.00% |
| 12/2021 | 21.70% |
* Please note – The majority of students continue directly into Level 2 (AAS RN) of the Nursing Program thus many do not work in the LPN role.
