Program Effectiveness
Nursing (ADN) AAS
Program Effectiveness Data
PCC student pass rates for those industry examinations for which data is available are given below.
PCC Student Pass Rate
Following nursing program completion, graduates take the NCLEX-RN© licensure examination (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). An annual rate is calculated based on the number of candidates who pass the test on the first attempt. PCC’s goal for NCLEX-RN first time test takers will be greater than 90% or the national mean (whichever is greater) during a 12 month period.
| Year | PCC pass rate | Arizona State Average | National Average |
| 2020 | 91.9% | 91.44% | 86.58% |
| 2021 | 87.5% | 87.37% | 82.48% |
| 2022 | 89.01% | 84.78% | 79.90% |
Completion Rate
Completion rate indicates the number of students who complete the nursing program in the amount of time equivalent to 100% of the program length. For PCC’s ADN program, this is four (4) semesters. For PCC’s LPN-RN transition option, this is three (3) semesters. The completion rate calculation takes into account variables including: students still enrolled in the program, student withdrawal for personal or medical reasons, and academic dismissals.
Arizona State Board of Nursing requires a minimum of 45% of students complete the program in 100% of the allotted time. However, Pima Community College strives to excel, therefore, our goal is 60% of students will complete the program in 100% of the allotted time.
| ADN | LPN-RN Option |
| Spring 2020: 48.4% | Spring 2020: 72.2% |
| Fall 2020: 65.5% | Fall 2020: 66.6% |
| Spring 2021: 51.0% | Spring 2021: 56.25% |
| Fall 2021: 66.0% | Fall 2021: 35.7% |
| Spring 2022: 71.4% | Spring 2022: 47.61% |
| Fall 2022: 44.5% | Fall 2022: 50% |
| Year |
Aggregate Rates Spring |
Aggregate Rates Fall |
Annual Aggregate |
| 2020 | 60.3% | 65.3% | 62.8% |
| 2021 | 53.63% |
50.85% |
52.24% |
| 2022 | 59.5% | 47.77% | 53.64% |
Employment Rates
PCC surveys all graduates 12 months after graduation. Information is collected regarding employment rates, student program satisfaction, and employer program satisfaction. PCC’s goal is 90% of graduate respondents who pass the NCLEX-RN will be employed as a registered nurse within 12 months of graduation.
| Year | Graduate Satisfaction | Employer Satisfaction | Employment Rates |
| 2019 | 80% | 80% | 100% |
| 2020 | 89.67% | 96% | 100% |
| 2021 | 90.1% | 94.68% | 100% |
| 2022 | Pending | 100% | 100% (Spring 2022) |
Program Information
- Accreditation
- Costs
- Program Effectiveness
- Careers
- Pre-Degree Certificates
- ADN to PN Option
- LPN Transition to AAS
- ADN/BSN Concurrent Programs
- Nursing AAS Student Handbook
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