LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College nursing students achieved a pass rate of 82 percent (LPN) and 80 percent (RN) on the NCLEX tests for licensure and certification in 2025, announced program director Susan Ingland, division chair Lexi Honey, and VP of career and technical education Dr. Amber Randles. In 2025, SCCC prepared 20 registered nurses and 22 practical nurses to enter the workforce with their credentials.
“We are so proud of our students and instructors for achieving this benchmark,” said Randles. “It means success for them in achieving their personal goals, and it’s a win for our community, providing licensed, prepared professionals in the nursing field.”
SCCC President Brad Bennett noted the pass rates reflect the nursing program’s turnaround after scores dropped in 2020. SCCC’s nursing program updated curricula and teaching methodology following the COVID-19 pandemic, which had adversely affected pass rates and presented challenges for instructors and students alike.
Nursing program director Susan Ingland said her team adopted new, intensive measures to help students master the material.
“COVID taught us a lot about how to strengthen and improve learning for our students,” she said. “Our instructors stepped up to increase test preparation and offer students even more resources to ensure their success.”
Division chair Lexi Honey said SCCC’s blend of in-person and online learning has expanded the tools available to students. “We know our students need flexibility in terms of access to materials, lectures, and reviews, and the Saints Anywhere online platform has given us so many ways to deliver what they need,” she said.
Bennett spoke about the regional impact of the Allied Health nursing program: “Rural hospitals and health care providers are in high demand, and count on the college to partner with them in keeping our region healthy and strong,” he said. “At SCCC, we take pride in providing the training and support for students who want to enter the nursing field.”
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