Finger Lakes Community College is celebrating a significant achievement after all 42 of its nursing graduates passed the national exam for registered nurses. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing recently reported FLCC’s perfect 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
The success of FLCC’s graduates outpaces both state and national averages, with the statewide pass rate for nursing students standing at 89 percent and the national average at 92 percent. Among nursing programs in the Rochester area, pass rates ranged from 87 to 100 percent, with Monroe Community College also reporting a flawless performance.
Shayna Turner-Johnson, chair of FLCC’s Nursing Department, said the results underscore the effectiveness of the program’s recent changes. “This is a true testament that the hard work everyone puts in every day is paying off,” she said. “This was the first cohort to graduate from the new curriculum, and it supports all the excellent changes we have been working to make here.”
FLCC’s nursing program, which offers an associate degree that can be completed in two years of full-time study, introduced a revamped curriculum in 2022. The revised program places a stronger emphasis on clinical judgment, a key skill assessed in the NCLEX-RN. To support students in mastering these essential skills, the college has integrated various learning tools, including recorded lectures, online quizzes, and professional tutors. The addition of a study and test-taking coach has further strengthened the program.
The college’s investment in nursing education extends beyond curriculum changes. In the fall of 2022, FLCC opened the Sands Family Center for Allied Health, expanding its facilities to better accommodate students. Earlier this year, the college also began accepting new nursing students twice annually, with the first mid-year cohort expected to graduate in December.
In a further expansion of its healthcare training programs, FLCC launched a one-year licensed practical nursing (LPN) program this fall, aiming to meet the growing demand for healthcare workers in the region.
FLCC’s leadership and faculty hope the continued growth and success of its nursing programs will support the local healthcare industry and maintain the college’s strong reputation in the field.
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