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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (June 11, 2002)-Milligan’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program received a written commendation from the Tennessee Board of Nursing (TBN) for the second year in a row in May. The Board noted in their April session that Milligan had a 100 percent passing rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for 2001.
“The Board wishes to commend you and the faculty of the nursing program for this significant achievement and extend best wishes for continued success in the future,” wrote Martha L. Barr, MSN, RN, a nursing consultant with the TBN.
It was the third year in a row that Milligan’s graduating BSN class received a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their licensure exam. The TBN, which granted Milligan full approval of its program in December 1999, requires at least an 85 percent pass rate on the exam.
“We have not only met the 85 percent requirement by the TBN, we have far exceeded it,” said Melinda Collins, director of Milligan’s BSN program. “We are one of a few programs in the state to reach the 100 percent mark and receive commendation from TBN.”
Collins noted that the NCLEX is practice-based, and professors weave principles on the test throughout their curriculum. An additional course component was also added to the curriculum three years ago, providing the senior nursing students with focused preparation for the NCLEX.
“In preparation for entry into the profession as well as the NCLEX, Milligan’s nursing program is practice-based. Couple that with Milligan’s Christian education, and our graduates are at an advantage to better understand and meet the needs of their patients,” said Collins.
The success of the program has led to an enrollment that will double the number of graduates ready to enter practice over the next several years.