Program Outcomes & Success Rates
The Dakota Nursing Program measures student success through three key program outcomes: NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates, Program Completion Rates, and Post-Graduation Employment/Job Placement Rates. Below are the official outcome metrics for both our Practical Nursing (PN) certificate and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) tracks
Target Outcome: The program target is for the annual NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate to be at or above 80% for all graduates.
| Year | National PN Pass Rate | North Dakota State PN Pass Rate | DNP Consortium Pass Rate | BSC PN Pass Rate | DCB PN Pass Rate | LRSC PN Pass Rate | WSC PN Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 81.49% | 92.09% | 97.75% | 96% | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 89.65% | 99.24% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 87% | 99% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 86% | 96% | 98% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% |
Target Outcome: At least 70% of students entering the PN program will complete the program within 100% of the allocated program timeframe.
| Year | Bismarck State College (BSC) | Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) | Lake Region State College (LRSC) | Williston State College (WSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 82% | 94% | 76% | 79% |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 57% | 88% | 76% |
| 2025-2026 | 73% | 68% | 74% | 68% |
Target Outcome: At least 90% of PN graduates responding to survey data will be employed in a nursing-related role or enrolled in continuing nursing education within 6 to 12 months post-graduation.
| Year | Bismarck State College (BSC) | Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) | Lake Region State College (LRSC) | Williston State College (WSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 98% | 100% | 91% | 96% |
| 2023-2024 | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | incoming data | incoming data | incoming data | incoming data |
Target Outcome: The program target is for the annual NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate to be at or above 80% for all graduates.
| Year | National RN Pass Rate | North Dakota State RN Pass Rate | DNP Consortium Pass Rate | BSC RN Pass Rate | DCB RN Pass Rate | LRSC RN Pass Rate | WSC RN Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 83.19% | 92.25% | 95.58% | 95% | 97.62% | 96.43% | 92.3% |
| 2023-2024 | 92.18% | 96.94% | 98.56% | 97.87% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 88% | 92% | 85% | 93% | 82% | 76% | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 67% | 93% | 91% | 92% | 96% | 82% | 96% |
Target Outcome: Program completion rate will be at or above 80% of students who graduate from the program within 100% of program length (two semesters)
| Year | Bismarck State College (BSC) | Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) | Lake Region State College (LRSC) | Williston State College (WSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 94% | 83% | 96% | 96% |
| 2024-2025 | 96% | 94% | 95% | 89% |
| 2025-2026 | 92% | 95% | 79% | 85% |
Target Outcome: A minimum of 80% of new graduates will seek employment in nursing as an RN will obtain positions within one year of graduation from the exit point of the program
| Year | Bismarck State College (BSC) | Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) | Lake Region State College (LRSC) | Williston State College (WSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 100% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | incoming data | incoming data | incoming data | incoming data |