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September 4, 2009

May 2009 School of Nursing graduates earn perfect score on national exam

May 2009 graduates of the University of Louisiana at Monroe nursing program earned a perfect score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a test considered the final hurdle in a nursing student鈥檚 career.

The 网曝门 students received a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX examination, continuing a long-term positive trend by graduates. Successful scoring on the NCLEX is required to receive professional nursing licensure.

The test, distributed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, covers a variety of topics, including basic nursing principles, management of care, growth and development, disease prevention, pharmacology, psychosocial adaptation, patient safety and management.

鈥淲e always exceed state and national averages,鈥� said Dr. Florencetta Gibson, Director of the School of Nursing.

鈥淭his trend is largely attributed to the fact that we have high caliber students, experienced faculty and a well-established curriculum that follows accreditation standards, implemented in a way that meets the needs of our students,鈥� she said.

Gibson said research shows qualified nursing students who graduate from an accredited bachelor鈥檚 of science degree program, such as that offered at 网曝门, have a direct impact on reducing the mortality and morbidity rates of hospitalized patients.

The 网曝门 program includes educational tracks for students seeking a traditional degree plan, for licensed practical nurses seeking to become registered nurses and for registered nurses seeking the bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing.

鈥淒ue to the diligence of Dr. Gibson, College of Health Sciences Dean Dr. Denny Ryman, and our entire nursing faculty and staff, 网曝门 continues to shape our students into outstanding professionals,鈥� concluded 网曝门 President James Cofer.

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