VUSN Exam Rates
First Time Pass Rates by Specialty
First Time Pass RatINGS
| Advance Practice Certification Designation | Certification Body | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP | ANCC | 93% | 94% | 100% | 97% |
| AACN | 100% | 100% | |||
| Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP | ANCC | 91% | 93% | 100% | 90% |
| AANP | 100% | ||||
|
Emergency NP |
AANP | 94% | |||
| Family NP | ANCC | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| AANP | 94% | ||||
| Neonatal NP | NCC | 100% | 100% | 95% | 96% |
| Nurse-Midwifery | AMCB | 91%* | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Pediatric Acute Care NP | PNCB | 90% | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| Pediatric Primary Care NP | PNCB | 100% | 100% | 91% | 100% |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (across life span) | ANCC | 100% | 100% | 98% | 96% |
| Women’s Health NP | NCC | 89% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
* 100% passage rate on retake (posting required by Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education)
- AACN: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- AANP: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- AMCB: American Midwifery Certification Board
- ANCC: American Nurses Credentialing Center
- NCC: National Certification Corporation
- PNCB: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
National Council on Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN)
First Time Pass RatINGS
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| 94% | 94% | 97% |
