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 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.