The tradition of excellence continues at FAMU’s School of Nursing. Once again, nursing students earned a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. “I am extremely happy,” said Ruena Norman, interim nursing dean. “The results represent the hard work of our students and faculty.”
Ever since Norman replaced former Dean Mary Ella Graham, student test scores have risen. Students boasted a 100 percent passage rate last year, as well.
The test results come as good news following months of internal controversy that attracted state headlines. Just over a year ago, a nursing student submitted a complaint to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Among the allegations were that the school’s comprehensive exam was unfair. Students received two chances to achieve 75 percent on the exam, which was designed to predict success on the national licensure test, before being kicked out of the FAMU nursing program. None of Florida’s other public universities required students to pass such a faculty-created exit test as a prerequisite for graduation. NLNAC ultimately rejected the complaint, ruling that FAMU nursing was in compliance with all accreditation standards and criteria.
In December, FAMU’s nursing students took a revamped comprehensive exam. Unlike the previous version, the new test was computerized, standardized, and developed in conjunction with an outside company. This year’s perfect licensure passage rate proves that the changes served as an asset to FAMU nursing’s quality instruction.
“I applaud and commend the outstanding job of our nursing students,” Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris said. “This accomplishment demonstrates the hard work and the commitment of our faculty and the quality our students.”
Shake-up at FAMU nursing
Some students say nursing exam is unfair
Question:
ReplyDeleteHow many students took the exam and how many students passed? This will give us a more comprehensive view of the rate. Thank you.
According to the article, 100 percent of the FAMU students passed the exam. Their performance was perfect.
ReplyDeleteALL the FAMU students who took the test passed! That's in the second sentence of the post.
ReplyDeleteKudos to FAMU and the School of Nursing!!!
ReplyDeleteBefore forwarding the article, I wondered the same thing. For example, if 10 students took the exam and 10 passed, that's a 100 percent pass rate. Technically, the same is true if only one student took and passed the exam. I'm sure it's more than 10 and I'd like to know how many.
I'm also curious to see if this makes the cover of the Tallahassee Democrat.
Don't quote me on this, but its my understanding that about 37 students took the exam.
ReplyDeleteThank you, 6:05. This is 11:31. All I wanted to know was: how many students took the exam, because "all" is not a number. I simply wanted to know a number. If 5 students took the exam and the five students passed, well, of course, that's 100 percent. If 40 students took the exam and all 40 passed, well, that, too, is a 100 percent passing rate. I only wanted to know the exact number of students who took and passed the exam. Just wanted a point-blank figure, not an all-inclusive "all." So, again, thank you, 6:05, for giving me something tangible. The rest of y'all -- 3:08, 4:56 -- take note: "All" is not a number. Dang.
ReplyDeleteAnd, the difference the number is what, 6:46PM? Just asking.
ReplyDeleteThat should have read:
ReplyDeleteAnd, the difference the number makes is what, 6:46PM? Just asking.
What difference does it whether 1 passed or 100 passed? They all passed!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Nursing Students!!
I didn't raise the initial question. However, knowing the exact number of students who took the test is important, for such a number provides a little more perspective. If we graduate 50 students in a year (or semester) and all 50 take and pass the test, their success says a lot about the students, the program, and the quality of education--hence, the 100% passing rate is remarkable. However, if we graduate 50 students in a year (or semester) but only 5 take and pass the test, the 100% passing rate isn't much to brag about. Sure, it's good for the 5 students who passed, but the praise associated with the 100% passing rate may be viewed differently if only 5 of the 50 students took and passed the test.
ReplyDeleteEither way, congratulations to those students and the FAMU Nursing Program.
7:47, being informed and knowing. That's what. Obviousy, you do not think beyond what is put in front of your eyeballs.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Dean Norman and the dedicated faculty and students. Keep up your high standards and expectations. The hard work and determination are evident with the 100% pass rate.
ReplyDelete5:23 PM, seeing in believing. And, attitudes smack of immuturity, as exhibited in your reply. They all passed. Congratulate. Pick up the phone, call them and ask how many so that you'll be "informed". Also, offer congratulations. They'll appreciate it.
ReplyDelete3:26--how "mature" of you to start name-calling simply because someone wanted a bit more information. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just additional "information" related to the initial story. How sad you are that you must resort to a low denominator simply because you did not choose to know more than what was posted online.You obvious lack of inquisitiveness says a lot about you.
ReplyDeletecorrection on my ^^ comment:
ReplyDelete"...your obvious lack..."
Wow;
ReplyDeleteFrom having to talk about ghetto acting deans and cheap shot comments from the interim Prez, to actually having a discourse (albeit heated) about statistical inference and reliability.
Even your arguments with one another have improved since Castell left. Bravo FAMU!! --Spectator Who Respects HBCUs