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Roxborough School of Nursing Graduates Pass NCLEX Examination with a 100% Pass Rate
In the 2023-2024 academic year, students from Roxborough School of Nursing achieved exceptional success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), surpassing all expectations. Out of 81 universities in Pennsylvania, they claimed the top spot, and on a national level, they outperformed 2226 nursing schools across the country, exceeding the 80 percent national pass rate. This outstanding performance highlights why Roxborough School of Nursing is considered a leader in Pennsylvania and the entire United States.
Dean of Education, Kelly Salvatore Ed.D, MSN, RN, CNE, credited this remarkable achievement to the unwavering dedication of the faculty, administration, staff, and students. Their collective efforts have ensured that Roxborough School of Nursing remains dedicated to producing the most competent and skilled nurses in the industry.
To commemorate this milestone, the Nursing School will be hosting a series of events throughout the year in celebration of its 125thAnniversary. The festivities will kick off in October 2024 and will culminate in a grand graduation in May 2025, where these accomplishments, along with many others, will be honored and celebrated.
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About Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As part of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology.
About the Roxborough School of Nursing: Established in 1898, the School of Nursing has a rich history of educating healthcare professionals. In 1901, the school proudly graduated its first five women, paving the way for over 2,000 men and women to follow in their footsteps. The hospital-based diploma program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, ensuring high-quality education.
With two program options available, students can choose between a 16-month day option spread over two calendar years or a 22-month evening-weekend option. Roxborough Memorial Hospital and the School of Nursing share a strong belief in their mission and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of medical and nursing excellence.
About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 44 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.6 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 50,000 employees and physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Fourteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a Top 10 and Top 15 Health System by IBM Watson Health. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 58 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past six years. To learn more, please visit www.primehealthcare.com