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Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Lecturio and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Announce Exclusive NCLEX Partnership to Empower the Next Generation of Nurses
NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) and Lecturio, the world's most innovative digital healthcare education platform, today jointly announced that Lecturio is now Sigma's exclusive NCLEX® preparation partner. This strategic collaboration will give Sigma's nursing student and educator members discounted access to Lecturio's learning science-based nursing education platform, helping them succeed on the NCLEX and the transition into practice. Through this new partnership, Sigma members preparing for the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) will receive exclusive benefits, including discounted access to Lecturio's comprehensive NCLEX review course featuring a next-generation question bank, expert walkthrough video, personalized AI tutoring, and adaptive study plans. Students will also enjoy discounted access to Lecturio's full nursing curriculum, allowing them to build, strengthen, or remediate essential knowledge across key subjects like pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical skills, and more. "At Sigma, we are committed to empowering our global community of nursing students, educators, and institutions with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed," said Sigma CEO Lucas M. Davis, MEd, CAE, ACC, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, ICE-CC. "This partnership with Lecturio enables us to provide our members with access to the most comprehensive and evidence-based NCLEX prep solution on the market." In addition to on-demand resources, the partnership will include members-only events, such as blended classroom NCLEX prep courses, live webinars, and onboarding sessions to help guide students through their study journey. Sigma member educators will receive exclusive access to NGN item-writing tools and curriculum-aligned teaching support. The NCLEX is a pivotal milestone in every nurse's journey," said Dr. Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN, CNE, Chief Nursing Officer at Lecturio. "We're honored to support Sigma's student members with a holistic learning platform that not only prepares them for exam success but also empowers them to deliver safe and effective patient care from day one in practice." With over 100,000 active members in more than 100 countries, Sigma is the premier honor society for nursing excellence worldwide, supporting nurses through leadership development, research, and continuing education. Lecturio's digital education platform currently supports thousands of nurses in 175 countries each year in achieving NCLEX success and clinical readiness. The NCLEX is the required licensure exam for registered nurses in the United States and Canada. In 2024, the average NCLEX-RN® pass rate for US-educated first-time test takers was approximately 89%. This partnership aims to raise that number by equipping more students with the personalized, science-based learning support they need to reach their full potential. As the world continues to face a growing nursing shortage, this partnership is a timely step toward strengthening the pipeline of confident, well-prepared nurses who are equipped to deliver high-quality care and positive patient outcomes from the beginning of their careers. About Lecturio:Recently named as a Top 25 EdTech Company in the World by TIME Magazine, Lecturio is a global digital education company that provides evidence-based, adaptive learning solutions for healthcare students, professionals, and institutions. Trusted by over two million learners in more than 175 countries, Lecturio's AI-enhanced platform offers precision medical and nursing education to help address the global shortage of healthcare providers and improve outcomes in education and practice. It's dedicated to transforming how healthcare professionals are trained by combining high-quality video-based content, smart learning algorithms, and assessment tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and improve learning outcomes. Learn more at About Sigma:The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 100,000 active members and 600 chapters at institutions of higher education and healthcare partners from Armenia, Australia, and Botswana to Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization's vision of connected, empowered nurses transforming global healthcare. Learn more at SIGMA CONTACTJulie J. AdamsSigma Theta Tau InternationalHonor Society of Nursing (Sigma)julie@ +1.317.917.4944 (International)888.634.7575 (US/Canada toll-free) LECTURIO CONTACTRemy SchneiderLecturio 341 23 82 17 50 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lecturio GmbH; Sigma Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
BPCC nurses excel with top NCLEX scores in Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Students at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) are leading the way in Louisiana. Bossier Parish Community College ranked among most military friendly school The NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a test for recent nursing graduates to determine if they are safe to practice. There are two NCLEX tests, one for registered nurses and one for licensed practical and vocational nurses. Both tests are designed to take information learned in school and determine if students can apply that knowledge critically. LSUA, BPCC team up for disaster and emergency program BPCC students in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program posted a 98.72% pass rate. That rate does not just lead Louisiana's two-year colleges, but the entire state. Michael Whitaker, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, said, 'We are committed to delivering a program that not only meets but exceeds national standards, and this top NCLEX pass rate affirms that we're doing just that.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Low-performing nursing schools could face harsher penalties under this bill
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix) The Florida Legislature passed a bill at the 11th hour of its regular session that could shutter low-performing nursing schools in an attempt to improve the state's standing on the national nursing exam. Before the legislative session started, lawmakers sought answers from nursing school administrators about why Florida has the worst passing rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). A proposal creating harsher penalties for nursing programs seemed unlikely to pass until the House inserted it into another bill before the clock struck midnight on May 2, the deadline to take up policy bills. The Florida Center for Nursing based at the University of South Florida included this chart in its annual report showing the state's pass rate for the national licensure exam for registered nurses compared to the national rate. If DeSantis signs HB 1427, nursing schools with passage rates 10 percentage points below the national average would end up on probation, and they would have two years to improve the scores before getting shut down. Although Florida's NCLEX passing rates are the highest they've been in a decade, the 2024 rates for registered nurses and practical nurses to get their licenses (84.9% and 80.78%, respectively) are well under the national average, which was 91.16% for RNs and 88.38% for PNs, according to the annual report from the Florida Center for Nursing. 'Members, this is a great bill that will set us up to allow for nursing education to be the number one in the state of Florida, whereas now, we are number 50,' said Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf on the House floor Friday. 'This is where we need to be working hard and getting to that new level of nursing.' The Florida Board of Nursing placed 16 programs on probation in 2024, nine of which were for-profit private institutions, according to the Florida Department of Health. The board terminated four programs last year. Additionally, nursing program directors who fail to submit annual reports by Nov. 1 detailing their number of applicants, retention rates, accreditation status, and scores for a newly required exit exam could face disciplinary actions, including revocation of their nursing license and fines up to $10,000. 'I'm worried that we're gonna be negatively impacting people from applying to be nursing directors here in the state,' said Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman. Five senators voted against the bill, with Sarasota Republican Sen. Joe Gruters joining Democrats. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
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Lakeland mom fears she spent her time, money on degree she'll never have
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lakeland woman turned to 8 On Your Side after enrolling in a local nursing program in 2023. She said she did the work, but was it all for nothing? 'I'm in my 50s, so this was it for me, and that's where my dream was shattered it became a nightmare to me,' Margaret Reid said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 8 on Your Side This local mom borrowed $37,000 to further her education, but after failing the school's final course, she said she was told she is out of the program. Now she worries she spent her time and money on a degree she'll never have. Reid has 15 years of experience as an LPN, but she wanted better opportunities and better pay to help her family, so she went back to school to become an RN. Reid said Jersey College in Tampa did not give her a path to finish her degree, but the nursing school disputes those claims. Hundreds of Tampa apartment residents face water shut off by city for non payment Reid enrolled in the 15-month nursing program at Jersey College's Tampa campus back in May of 2023. The program touts no pre-requisites, that all costs are inclusive, and that the degree is fully accredited. Reid was sold. She took out a $37,000 loan to pay for it. She thought everything was going well until she reached the school's final course. 'I don't understand how you can get through an entire program, and I pass every class never had to repeat not one class and then I'm done,' Reid said. That final course is called leadership. Reid needed a 73 to pass the leadership exam. She got a 71. She said she was stunned. 'Nobody can actually prepare you for what those exams are,' Reid said. 'Usually I don't know what you're going to get into because it's everything from what you first started, so you don't know what to study.' Reid wanted to know what went wrong so she could learn from her mistakes, but said the school's dean didn't offer any feedback. So, she hired a tutor and took the course again and got another failing grade. Now Reid said she has no nursing degree, but plenty of debt. Residents evacuated from Clearwater condo after cracks found in pillar underneath building 'If the state board tells you that you can go and take the exam three times and fail it before they make you do remedial, and then they allow you to come back so how can in school that you complete the whole program, just say you're out just like that, I don't get it,' Reid said. 8 On Your Side reached out to Jersey College for answers. A spokesperson shared this statement about the program. The school said that the leadership course is required to take the final 'National Council Licensure Examination', or NCLEX: Jersey College is deeply committed to supporting our students so they are prepared to provide top-notch medical care to our community. Our faculty upholds rigorous academic standards to foster excellence and integrity, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for safe nursing practice. Jersey College's Tampa campus has graduated more than 2,000 nurses since our opening in 2008. More than 90% of our students pass the NCLEX exam on their first attempt. In addition to the Tampa campus, Jersey College also has a number of hospital-based campuses offered in coordination with leading Florida healthcare systems. These campuses exist largely due to the quality of the College's programs and the student-centric focus of our institution. A significant number of our graduates have been employed at Florida's best healthcare facilities such as Tampa General Hospital, BayCare, Moffit Cancer Center, and more, a testament to the quality of our programs. In Summer 2024, 21 of 22 students in Tampa passed the referenced nursing course. Despite three months of subsequent one-on-one remediation, the non-passing student failed the course a second time. Since Fall 2023, only 1 other of the 82 students who took the course faced a similar outcome. We only award degrees when students demonstrate safe practice and competency in nursing. 'You might have a 90% passage rate, but what are the percentages of students that are not even getting through?' Reid said. 'I have more years behind me than I have in front of me. I don't have another 56 years to decide to go into another program or another 40 grand. I need to have answers. I need someone to reach out to me.' Reid said she believes there must be another way to help students who have succeeded in every course except this final one, so that they can still earn their nursing degrees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
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MMC, Allegheny College partner on registered nursing classes
Meadville Medical Center (MMC) and Allegheny College are collaborating on curriculum needs for MMC's registered nursing school. Starting with the fall 2025 semester, Allegheny College will offer core college-level coursework required for registered nursing students who attend the Sharon School of Nursing at Meadville Medical Center. The accredited registered nursing school became part of MMC's Institute for Healthcare Professionals in 2024. Allegheny College's courses are to the underlying foundation on health-related topics such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, medical ethics and psychology as well as required college-level writing and math, according to officials. Specialized nursing instruction and hands-on clinical training for the student registered nurses will be through Meadville Medical Center. "Since health care touches all of our lives, it's exciting to infuse critical and creative thinking, problem-solving and exposure to exceptional Allegheny College faculty into the training of future health care professionals,' Jennifer Dearden, Allegheny College's provost said. "Our goal since we took over the School of Nursing was to partner with a premier institute for higher education," Valerie Waid, MMC's chief nurse executive, said in a statement. "Allegheny College has always been at the top of our list, and I cannot be happier to finalize this collaboration." MMC and Allegheny have had a long relationship of college students and faculty working with the hospital. Allegheny students have worked with hospital patients on care plans and acted as health advocates while the school's faculty has worked with MMC staff. Dearden said new collaboration will strengthen the region's workforce and economic development. In 2024, Meadville Medical Center took over the Sharon School of Nursing when its then owner, Steward Health Care System, filed for bankruptcy. The inaugural registered nursing class under MMC that begins in September will have 30 students, according to Crystal Brest, a registered nurse and the director of the Sharon School of Nursing. The registered nursing school program takes 20 months to complete, Brest said. When completed, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) developed the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. "We had 85 applications for the fall (of 2025) and 23 candidates have been selected so far," she said. "We'll limit the class at 30 (total) due to clinical instruction needs." Though registration for this fall is closed, the school is accepting applications for its session that starts in September 2026, Brest said. The Sharon Regional School of Nursing has maintained its accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN Board of Commissioners also approved the change in ownership from Sharon to Meadville in December 2024. MMC has been working with Penn State Shenango, Thiel College and Sharon Regional Medical Center administration, classroom and clinical sites to remain in place to support curriculum needs of the current Sharon nursing students to meet their May 2026 graduation requirements. To learn more about the Sharon School of Nursing at Meadville Medical Center's Institute for Healthcare Professionals, visit
