Chris-Tenna M.

Perkins, PhD, RN, ANP, CNE

N BACKGROUND
and Amy Feurer PhD(c), RN, FNP
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
C The purpose of this poster presentation
is to provide strategies that have RESULTS
L resulted in NCLEX and retention
success. A small, private College on the NCLEX FIRST TIME PASS RATES
East Coast has transitioned from a
E diploma program to BSN in 2010 while
maintaining excellent outcomes .
100

PERCENTGE OF NCLEX FTPR

95

METHODS
90
High stakes testing
Alignment of pathopharmocology with
S
medical-surgical concepts
Front loading of all psychomotor skills
85

U

Variety of practicum experiences
Recitation
80

C
Student success department
NCLEX review course
75
2016 2015
2014 2013
Faculty development program 2012 2011
C

Critical analysis of individual courses annually
Learning Communities
2010

NATIONAL AVERAGE VS. BSMCON

E Faculty handbook
NATIONAL
BSMCON
S
S BSMCON Retention Rate
2012-2015 92-95%

CONCLUSIONS
Collaboration faculty, students, staff,
administration
Focus developing the baccalaureate
nurse generalist
Time dedicated time for
A Collaboration committees, faculty development, &
Between open forums

Students,
Faculty, Staff & REFERENCES
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (2016). Faculty Handbook. Richmond, VA: Author.
Administration Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (2016). Student Catalog. Richmond, VA: Author.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (2016). Exam Statistics and Publications. Retrieved
from https://www.ncsbn.org/exam-statistics-and-publications.htm.
Virginia Board of Nursing (n.d.) NCLEX Pass Rates for the Past 5 Years: Baccalaureate Degree
Nursing Education Programs. Retrieved from
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_edprogs.htm.