Wis. Admin. Code Board of Nursing § N 1.09 - NCLEX pass rates
(1) GENERALLY. The school of nursing NCLEX
pass rate includes all programs or tracks in the school of nursing . The board
shall consider both the registered nurse NCLEX and practical nurse NCLEX pass
rates when evaluating a school of professional nursing that grants a
certificate of completion for practical nursing.
(2) NCLEX PASS RATE STANDARD. A school of
nursing shall meet the NCLEX pass rate standard by one of the following:
(a) The annual NCLEX pass rate of graduates
taking the NCLEX for the first time is a minimum of 80%.
(b) The annual NCLEX pass rate of all
graduates taking the NCLEX, including those who repeated the test, is a minimum
of 80%. The school shall submit an explanation or analysis documentation and
the school's plan to meet the pass rate of those who take the NCLEX for the
first time. The plan does not require board approval.
(3) NCLEX PASS RATE STANDARD NOT MET.
(a) If the NCLEX pass rate standard is not
met, the school of nursing shall receive a warning letter. The school shall
identify factors that are potentially affecting the low NCLEX pass rate and
submit an institutional plan for assessment and improvement of NCLEX results
including outcomes and timeframes which shall be approved by the board no later
than July 1. The plan shall address administration, faculty, students,
curriculum, resources, and policies.
(b) The school of nursing shall submit annual
progress reports to the board including the outcomes of the institutional
approved plan as long as the NCLEX pass rate standard is not met.
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