Program Outcomes and Success Measures
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
To provide safe, competent and patient-centered care, our graduates will exhibit:
Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaboration
Model effective communication within the healthcare team.
Clinical Judgment
Implement nursing clinical judgment in providing evidence-based care.
Patient-Centered Care
Integrate the patient's culture, needs, and preferences into the plan of care.
Professional Attributes
Maintain personal accountability to professional nursing standards.
Patient Safety
Advocate for safe nursing care practices.
*Pending WABON approval
NCLEX Pass Rates
| Year | National Average | Clark College |
| 2022 | 77.9% | 84.5% |
| 2023 | 87.75% | 94.52% |
| 2024 | 90.63% | 94.57% |
(Source: WA DOH & NCSBN)
Expected Level of Achievement: NCLEX-RN pass rates will be at or above the national rate
Program Completion Rate
Percent of students completing within 100% and 150% of program length
|
Year |
100% |
150% |
|
2022 |
66.44% |
75.15% |
|
2023 |
74.72% |
86.65% |
|
2024 |
80.69% |
86.96% |
Expected Level of Achievement: Program Completion Rate will be at or above 85%
Graduate Employment Rate
85% of graduates will be employed in a nursing position within one year of graduation.
| Year | % Employed |
| 2021-2022 | 86% |
| 2022-2023 | 58% (low response rate) |
| 2023-2024 | 96% |
Expected Level of Achievement: 85% of graduates will be employed in a nursing position within one year of graduation. Based on the Washington State Employment Database.