Program Outcomes and Success Measures
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
To provide safe, competent and patient-centered care, our graduates will exhibit:
Clinical Judgement
Synthesize theoretical and practical knowledge to generate effective clinical decisions.
Patient-Centered Care
Consistently plan and generate evidence-based care reflective of individual patient
preference, needs and values.
Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration
Coordinate and execute an inclusive, collaborative process to achieve patient-centered
care planning and delivery.
Professionalism
Adheres to professional standards of practice and accepts personal accountability.
Patient Safety
Execute and promote patient safety through adherence to best-practice healthcare policies
and procedures.
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.