
The latest nursing licensure numbers are in, and Anna Maria College’s 2024 nursing students have achieved an outstanding 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate. This places them well above the national average, which currently stands at 83.51% for first-time, U.S.-educated baccalaureate degree test-takers from October to December and 91.92% year-to-date. A total of 26 Anna Maria nursing students took the exam, continuing the College’s tradition of excellence. 100% of the nursing class was employed after graduation.
“As the Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences at Anna Maria College, I am incredibly proud of our 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate,” says Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, RN. “This reflects the resilience of our students and the dedication of our faculty. Our holistic approach, combining rigorous nursing courses with a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and leadership, ensures our graduates are well-prepared for the complexities of modern healthcare.”
In addition to academic excellence, Anna Maria College recently enhanced student learning through a state-of-the-art upgrade of its nursing facilities. Thanks to $1,000,000 in community project funding secured by Congressman James P. McGovern, the College’s new nursing simulation lab and paramedic education space welcomed students during the Fall 2024 semester. These enhancements provide students with advanced, hands-on training to better prepare them for real-world healthcare settings.
The need for skilled nurses remains urgent. The federal government projects that an additional 275,000 nurses will be required by 2030 to prevent a significant workforce shortfall. In Massachusetts alone, a 2022 survey by the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association found approximately 19,000 unfilled acute care hospital positions. Anna Maria College is committed to addressing these workforce shortages by continuing to prepare highly qualified nursing graduates who are ready to make a difference.
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing provides pass rate data to college nursing programs. The full list is available at: https://www.mass.gov/doc/percent-of-first-time-rn-licensure-candidates-educated-in-massachusetts-regardless-of-state-of-initial-licensure-pdf/download.
Read more about Anna Maria’s Nursing program, online RN to BSN program, and our School of Nursing and Health Sciences and how it continues to shape the future of healthcare.