Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The pass rate is counted by students’ first attempts at taking the exam.
The NCLEX-PN is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The test is managed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). After graduating from WCC’s PN program in July, students became eligible to take the exam.
Students are required to answer a minimum of 85 questions for the NCLEX, proving their nursing competence and clinical judgment.
WCC Nursing Department Chair Michelle Garon said faculty members are incredibly proud of the class for their 100% NCLEX pass rate. “This is the third consecutive year our program has maintained that perfect record,” she said. “That consistency speaks volumes about the dedication of our students, the strength of our curriculum, and the support of our faculty and clinical partners.”
The PN program’s pass rate must stay within a certain percentage of the national passing average for the NCLEX-PN, which is currently 87.4%.
WCC’s PN pass rate adds to the success the College’s entire nursing department has achieved through its 2025 graduating classes. “This year’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class also distinguished itself by earning a 100% pass rate—another testimony to the institutional commitment to excellence in nursing education,” Garon said.
PN students receive classroom instruction that they apply in labs and then implement their skills in clinicals, preparing them to provide nursing care to a variety of ages. The limited-admission program offers a diploma and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Learn more about WCC’s PN program on our website.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.