Student Learning Outcomes and Role Specific Graduate Competencies:
Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science with a major in Nursing will be expected to:
- Provide client centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.
- Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.
- Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care.
- Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.
- Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.
- Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and healthcare teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care.
Percentage Passing NCLEX-RN
ELA: Annually, 80% of First-Time testers will pass their NCLEX-RN exam during the same 12-month period, aggregated for the program
| Year | Laurel Ridge First Time Tester Pass Rate | Virginia First Time Tester Pass Rate | National Associate Degree, First Time Tester Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 86.4% | 89.5% | 85.17% |
| 2020 | 80.6% | 87.1% | 82.8% |
| 2021 | 77.9% | 83.1% | 78.78% |
| 2022 | 75.6% | 82.3% | 77.91% |
| 2023 | 85.19% | 90.04% | 87.75% |
| 3-Year Aggregate: | 79.3% |
Program completion rates
Students who complete the program within 150% of the program length.
| Year of fall admission | Overall program |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 96.4% |
| 2020 | 92.9% |
| 2021 | 95.73% |
Students who complete the program within 100% of the program length.
| Year of fall admission | Overall program |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 83.7% |
| 2023 | 84.9% |