Connection September/October 2024
In this Issue …
Board of Visitors Welcomes New Members, Hosts Discussion.............3
Oconee Hall Ribbon Cutting Set for November 20
Tri-County Technical College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Oconee Hall on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:15 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place outside the building. In the event of inclement weather, the ribbon cutting will take place in Parker Auditorium. Tours of the building will be available following the ribbon cutting.
Nursing Graduates’ NCLEX Scores Exceed State and National Pass Rates Foundation Hosts Annual Abney Day Celebration.......................................4
Dr. Connie Spykerman Is Keynote Speaker at Annual Health Education Conference.........................5
Graduates of TCTC nursing programs continue to exceed state and national pass rates on the national nursing accreditation test, the NGN (Next Generation) National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The NCLEX is a nationally recognized licensure examination required to become either a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) or a licensed practical nurse (NCLEX-PN). Graduates of both programs must pass the exam to work as RNs and/or LPNs in the state. Data released for the third quarter of 2024 (July 1-September 30) shows TCTC’s Licensed Practical Nursing graduates achieved a perfect 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-PN. The associate degree nursing (RN) cohort reports a 93.33% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN. LPN graduates surpassed the state average of 97.9% and the national average of 90.04%. RN graduates also surpassed the state (91.71%) and national (89.19%) pass rates. According to the S.C. Board of Nursing, South Carolina’s college and university registered nurse programs rank fifth in the nation with an NCLEX-RN pass rate of 95.48%. New Hampshire and North Dakota top the list, ranking 96% nursing license exam pass rates. South Carolina’s LPN programs rate eighth in the nation with a 97.83% pass rate. States are ranked by the overall pass rates of first-time candidates taking the test. (continued on page 8)