PITTSFIELD, Mass. Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports that all 28 of its May 2024 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates had a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam.  

 

NCLEX uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to deliver the exam, ensuring a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence. The passing standard for the NCLEX is the cut point at which the minimum ability is determined to require safe and effective practice nursing at the entry level. 

 

BCC's Practical Nurse (PN) program was recently ranked number one in Massachusetts and number one in the United States for its fall 2023 cohort. The ranking is based on a semi-annual reporting of the percentage of graduates passing the NCLEX exam on the first attempt.  

 

Dean of Nursing Lori Moon said the goal of BCC's competitive nursing program is to graduate students who will provide compassionate care to their community and are dedicated to patient advocacy. 

 

"I couldn't be more proud of our most recent ADN graduates, who worked so hard throughout their classes and labs, and just as hard to pass the exam," Moon said. "It's really an impressive thing for 100 percent of students to pass the exam on the first try. I know they'll go on to become amazing caregivers, and our community is lucky to have them."