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ON THE
TEACHING
& LEARNING
PULSE

STELLAR NCLEX PASS RATES
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
is excited to announce a midyear pass
rate of 96.15 percent for first-time test
takers of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX), surpassing the
national average of 76.43 percent by nearly
20 points.

enhancing simulated learning experiences,
incorporating Assessment Technologies
Institute learning systems into the
curriculum, improving the faculty hiring
and orientation process, and identifying
high-risk students early on to provide
them with additional assistance.

"This fantastic first-time pass rate shows
the dedication and effort of our faculty
to provide the best possible education
for our students," says Cheryl Grab, '77,
RN, EdD, dean of nursing at PA College.
"This higher-than-average test score
comes after seeing continuous year-overyear improvement and is the result of our
dedication to excellence in nursing and
the rigor of our program."

"The nursing field continues to grow, and
we are evolving with it as we prepare our
students to enter the workforce as leaders
in the industry," says Kimberly Johnston,
CNE, EdD, executive vice president of
academic and student affairs. "There is a
growing demand for qualified and talented
registered nurses in this world, and we
have developed a program we fully believe
will continue to help fill that need." n

"

This fantastic first-time pass rate shows the
dedication and effort of our faculty
to provide the best possible education
for our students.
Cheryl Grab, Dean of Nursing

Some of the initiatives undertaken by
PA College to continuously advance the
program include decreasing class sizes,

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B E A ST U D E N T 'S HERO
As a faculty or staff member at PA College, you have an opportunity to influence the next generation
of health care providers. Whether you're looking for a full-time career change or want to try things out on
a part-time or adjunct basis, PA College has an opportunity for you.

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For more information, please visit www.PAcollege.edu/employment

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