Perfect Score: St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing 2025 Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX RN Pass Rate
April 23, 2026
The most recent cohort of nursing graduates from the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing has achieved a 100% first‑time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN), a significant academic milestone for the School.
According to the New York State Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), all December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates from Fisher who tested in the first quarter of 2026 passed the licensure exam on their first attempt. The NCLEX‑RN is the national licensing examination required for entry into professional nursing practice. First‑time pass rates are widely recognized as a key measure of nursing program quality, student preparedness, and curricular effectiveness.
The results place the Wegmans School of Nursing among the top‑performing baccalaureate nursing programs in New York State and at the highest level of performance within the Western New York region. When compared exclusively with other undergraduate nursing programs, the Wegmans School of Nursing’s performance distinguishes itself both regionally and statewide.
The achievement comes at a time when New York State and the nation continue to face a critical need for well‑prepared registered nurses. According to Wegmans School of Nursing Dean Dr. Tricia Gatlin, high first‑time NCLEX‑RN pass rates play an important role in ensuring a steady pipeline of newly licensed professionals entering the workforce.
“This outcome reflects the strength of our nursing curriculum and the commitment of our faculty to preparing graduates who are confident, competent, and ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare,” added Gatlin. “A 100 percent pass rate is a direct reflection of our students’ hard work and the faculty’s unwavering focus on excellence. These outcomes reinforce the University’s reputation for producing graduates who are ready to transition directly into professional practice, contributing to patient care, safety, and healthcare quality across the region.”
The Wegmans School of Nursing’s bachelor’s degree program emphasizes evidence‑based practice, clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and hands‑on clinical experience across a variety of healthcare settings. Gatlin said these elements are designed to ensure graduates are well prepared not only for licensure, but also for long‑term success in the nursing profession.
Perfect Score: St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing 2025 Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX RN Pass Rate2026-04-23T08:12:36-04:00The most recent cohort of nursing graduates from the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing has achieved a 100% first‑time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN), a significant academic milestone for the School. According to the New York State Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), all December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates from Fisher who tested in the first quarter of 2026 passed the licensure exam on their first attempt. The NCLEX‑RN is the national licensing examination required for entry into professional nursing practice. First‑time pass rates are widely recognized as a key measure of nursing program quality, student preparedness, and curricular effectiveness.
The results place the among the top‑performing in New York State and at the highest level of performance within the Western New York region. When compared exclusively with other undergraduate nursing programs, the Wegmans School of Nursing’s performance distinguishes itself both regionally and statewide.
The achievement comes at a time when New York State and the nation continue to face a critical need for well‑prepared registered nurses. According to Wegmans School of Nursing Dean Dr. Tricia Gatlin, high first‑time NCLEX‑RN pass rates play an important role in ensuring a steady pipeline of newly licensed professionals entering the workforce.
“This outcome reflects the strength of our nursing curriculum and the commitment of our faculty to preparing graduates who are confident, competent, and ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare,” added Gatlin. “A 100 percent pass rate is a direct reflection of our students’ hard work and the faculty’s unwavering focus on excellence. These outcomes reinforce the University’s reputation for producing graduates who are ready to transition directly into professional practice, contributing to patient care, safety, and healthcare quality across the region.”
The Wegmans School of Nursing’s bachelor’s degree program emphasizes evidence‑based practice, clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and hands‑on clinical experience across a variety of healthcare settings. Gatlin said these elements are designed to ensure graduates are well prepared not only for licensure, but also for long‑term success in the nursing profession./media/news-images/Wegmans-School-of-Nursing-960.jpg
