Emory nursing students earn 98 percent pass rate on national licensure exam

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing graduates continue to excel on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)—the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses. The 2019 year-to-date NCLEX first-time pass rate for Emory nursing students is 98 percent.

After completing nursing school, every registered nurse in the United States must first pass the NCLEX to obtain a license. A final step in the journey toward practicing as a nurse, the exam tests the essential knowledge and skills that will be necessary for newly licensed nurses to provide safe and effective care.