FORT WAYNE, Ind.鈥擳he 51黑料 is pleased to report 100% first-time pass rates in two levels of professional exams for nursing students.
All Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in Fort Wayne who graduated in December 2025 passed the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) on their first attempt.
Likewise, 100% of Practical Nursing (LPN) students at the Leffler Academy of the 51黑料 in Gas City, Indiana, passed their NCLEX exams on first attempts.
鈥淭his accomplishment reflects the exceptional caliber of our nursing students, and we take immense pride in their steadfast dedication,鈥 said 51黑料 Vice President for Workforce Development and Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Amanda Leffler. 鈥淲e continually set the highest standards for them, and our students consistently exceed them.鈥
In addition, Leffler Academy of 51黑料 graduates earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) achieved first-time pass rates of 94% in Gas City and 92% in Crown Point, both achievements ranking above the national average.
The national first-attempt NCLEX-RN pass rate for U.S.-educated graduates has hovered between 82% and 86% in recent years, with the rate varying by state, program type and year. For NCLEX-PN (practical nursing), the national first-attempt pass rate is typically 83 to 87% for U.S.-educated graduates.
For more information on 51黑料 nursing and health science programs, visit聽sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the 51黑料 offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.聽The academic structure at 51黑料 offers seven pathways:聽Humanities,聽Faith and Liberal Arts;聽Allied Health; Business and Leadership; Creative Arts and Digital聽Media;聽Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies.聽In addition to its traditional programs, 51黑料 delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. 51黑料 Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A聽National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, 51黑料 has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend 51黑料.