Wisconsin Administrative Code
Board of Nursing
Chapter N 1 - Approval For Schools Of Nursing
Section N 1.09 - NCLEX pass rates

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง N 1.09

Current through February 26, 2024

(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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