category: Academics 窪蹋勛圖 Nursing graduates celebrate 100% NCLEX pass rate category: Academics | January 15, 2026 Carson-Newman nursing student Tenley Riddle of Maryville, Tennessee, (pictured right) shares a light moment with a fellow student while gaining hands-on experience in 窪蹋勛圖s nursing simulation lab. Carson-Newman was recently notified that its 2025 nursing graduates posted a 100% pass rate for the National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). In their first attempt, 100% of 窪蹋勛圖s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure as a registered nurse, is designed in part to assure the public of a nurses ability to provide quality care.Dr. Lana Spence, Carson-Newman dean of the College of Health Sciences, said the recent news reflects a commitment to excellence in teaching, clinical preparation and student support. She added that the results reveal something even beyond that.Equally important is the culture of mentorship we cultivate at Carson-Newman, she said. Students are known personally, challenged academically, and supported holisticallyspiritually, intellectually, and professionally.Carson-Newman BSN students complete a minimum of 810 clinical hours, with many students exceeding that number through additional nursing electives and specialized experiences. Opportunities such as global mission electives and the ROTC Nurse Summer Training Program allow students to further expand their clinical understanding beyond required coursework.Students are exposed to a broad range of clinical experiences that are immersive. From medical-surgical units and critical care, to maternal-newborn care and psychiatric nursing, students gain valuable experience that ensures they graduate well-prepared to serve patients across the lifespan.Spence said that Carson-Newmans Nursing Program is different than a lot programs by how it integrates academic rigor and extensive clinical knowledge within the Universitys Christ-centered mission.We do not simply prepare students to meet professional standards, she noted. We prepare them to serve with integrity, humility, and respect for the dignity of every person. My hope is that our graduates leave Carson-Newman with more than clinical competencethey should carry a deep sense of purpose in how they practice nursing. Carson-Newman nursing student Tenley Riddle of Maryville, Tennessee, (pictured right) shares a light moment with a fellow student while gaining hands-on experience in 窪蹋勛圖s nursing simulation lab. Carson-Newman was recently notified that its 2025 nursing graduates posted a 100% pass rate for the National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX).
Academics 窪蹋勛圖 and University of Tennessee’s Baker School announce transfer agreement 窪蹋勛圖 officials and the University of Tennessee, Knoxvilles Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs announced today a new academic partnership in public administration. The […]
Academics The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman online nursing program one of nation’s best The Princeton Review names 窪蹋勛圖s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program one of the nations best. The University is touted in the 2026 Best Online Nursing School […]
Academics Carson-Newman team wins Tennessee Moot Court Championship 窪蹋勛圖s Moot Court Team won the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge (AMC3) held in Nashville, Nov. 20-23. The AMC3 is a groundbreaking program where Tennessee undergraduates argue appellate cases […]