Nursing – ADN Measures of Success
License Exam Performance: Successfully passing NCLEX-RN on the first attempt
| National Pass Rate | SCC Pass Rate | |
| 2022 | 78% | 86% |
| 2021 | 82% | 86% |
| 2020 | 87% | 97% |
| 2019 | 86% | 93% |
| 2018 | 85% | 88% |
*For more information, go to: NCBON
On time Program Completion: (ADN: within 5 Semesters; Advanced Placement within 3 semesters)
| 2022 Graduates | 76% |
| 2021 Graduates | 62% |
| 2020 Graduates | 74% |
| 2019 Graduates | 68% |
| 2018 Graduates | 66% |
Data Source: Internal Outcomes Assessments Data (Informer): ADN Completion Report
Employer Satisfaction with SCC ADN Graduates (approximately 6 months post employment):
| Employers of 2022 Graduates | 100% |
| Employers of 2021 Graduates | 96% |
| Employers of 2020 Graduates | 100% |
| Employers of 2019 Graduates | 100% |
| Employers of 2018 Graduates | 100% |
Data Source: Annual Employer Survey of SCC Associate Degree Nursing Graduates (Internal survey administered by P&R)
SCC ADN Graduate Program Satisfaction with SCC ADN Program (6-8 months post graduation):
| 2022 Graduates | 100% |
| 2021 Graduates | 93% |
| 2020 Graduates | 100% |
| 2019 Graduates | 95% |
| 2018 Graduates | 99% |
Data Source: Annual Graduate Associate Degree in Nursing 6-12 Month Survey (Internal survey administered by P&R)
**Employment: Graduate RNs are either employed as an RN or pursuing post-secondary education
| 2022 Graduates | 100% |
| 2021 Graduates | 100% |
| 2020 Graduates | 95% |
| 2019 Graduates | 97% |
| 2018 Graduates | 95% |
Data Source: Annual Graduate Associate Degree in Nursing 6-12 Month Survey (Internal survey administered by P&R)
**Given at least a 22% return rate, 95% of SCC ADN graduates who attain RN licensure are employed or enrolled in post-secondary education within 8 months of graduation.
The SCC Nursing Program remains in compliance with the following regulatory entities:
- North Carolina Community College System
- North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Sandhills Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2526