Kilgore Collegeโs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/RN) program has achieved a 100โฏpercent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RNยฎ) for six consecutive graduating classes.
The collegeโs Vocational Nursing (VN) program has also recorded 100โฏpercent pass rates on the NCLEX-PNยฎ for the past two consecutive graduating classes.
According to recent data, KCโs performance exceeds the statewide average for first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates in Texas.
The following semesters recorded 100โฏpercent first-time pass rates:
- RN Program: Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- VN Program: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
โThese outcomes are a direct result of our studentsโ dedication and the exceptional work of our nursing faculty. At Kilgore College, weโre committed to clinical excellence, academic rigor and preparing the next generation of nurses to lead with confidence and compassion,โ said Dr. Jennifer Bray, dean of health sciences at KC.
KCโs nursing programs are approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. Additionally, the ADN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ADN program was established in 1969, followed by the VN program in 1975.
With a proud legacy, KC continues to build on decades of success with innovative teaching strategies, hands-on clinical experiences and a strong focus on workforce readiness.
More information about KC nursing programs is available at www.kilgore.edu/nursing.