MINOT, N.D. – As of September 2025, all Minot State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates who sat for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX) in 2025 achieved a 100% first-time pass rate.
The NCLEX is the standardized national exam for entry-level nurses to obtain a nursing license in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
During the 2024-25 academic year, 42 students, including those who completed the program in December 2024 and tested in 2025, graduated from the BSN prelicensure program.
“This milestone reflects our students’ hard work and our faculty’s focus on clinical judgment and compassionate care,” said Amy Lee, chair of the Minot State Department of Nursing.
The 100% pass rate is the second perfect outcome in the past three years for Minot State. MSU achieved this level in 2023. In 2024, it was 94.74%, and in 2022, it was 93.48%, both well above the national average of 91.16% in 2024 and 79.92% in 2022. In a four-year span, 155 out of 160 MSU students achieved a first-time pass rate.
While MSU nursing has historically performed above state and national pass rates, the Department of Nursing focuses beyond just the NCLEX-RN outcomes. The department evaluates student success through program completion rates, simulation competencies, clinical performance, and job placement data, ensuring graduates are prepared for real-world practice.
“NCLEX-RN success is a strong start, but it’s only one measure,” Lee added. “Our mission is practice-ready nurses who thrive with patients, teams, and communities.”
The BSN program is accredited by the North Dakota Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Published: 09/16/25
