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'''Nightingale College''', located in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]] is a [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit college]] which educates registered nurses. The College is a proprietary post-secondary institution and offers three education programs, the [[Associate of Science in Nursing|Associate Degree Nursing]] (ADN) Program, the [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|Bachelor's Degree in Nursing]] (BDN) Program and the [[Registered nurse|RN]]-to-BSN Program. The college has satellite locations in three states.{{Citation needed|date=February 2018}} |
'''Nightingale College''', located in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]] is a [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit college]] which educates registered nurses. The College is a proprietary post-secondary institution and offers three education programs, the [[Associate of Science in Nursing|Associate Degree Nursing]] (ADN) Program, the [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|Bachelor's Degree in Nursing]] (BDN) Program and the [[Registered nurse|RN]]-to-BSN Program. The college has satellite locations in three states.{{Citation needed|date=February 2018}} |
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Although the official Nightingale website aggregates the NCLEX passrate,<ref>[https://nightingale.edu/college-statistics/ College Statistics], Nightingale College.</ref> the [[NCLEX]] first time pass rate is well below national accreditation benchmark of 80%<ref>Joanne Farley Serembus, EdD, RN, CNE, [http://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/article/S2155-8256(16)31002-X/pdf Improving NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates: A Comprehensive Program Approach], DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(16)31002-X (January 4, 2016). "...the current benchmark for the. NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations is an average first- time pass rate of 80% over the most recent 3 years."</ref> at 48.65% for the second quarter of 2017 and 54.5% for the first quarter of 2017.<ref>[https://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/forms/nurse_NCLEX_pass_rates_RN.pdf Utah State Board of Nursing Registered Nursing Programs NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination Results] (PDF), [[Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing]].</ref> This low NCLEX pass rate was one of three failed standards that put Nighintgale on continuing accreditation with warning with [[National League for Nursing#Accrediting Commission|ACEN]].<ref>[http://www.acenursing.org/acen-commission-actions-spring-2016-accreditation-cycle/ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle], The program’s three-year mean for the licensure examination pass rate has not been at or above the national mean for the same three-year period.</ref> |
Although the official Nightingale website aggregates the NCLEX passrate,<ref>[https://nightingale.edu/college-statistics/ College Statistics], Nightingale College.</ref> the [[NCLEX]] first time pass rate is well below national accreditation benchmark of 80%<ref>Joanne Farley Serembus, EdD, RN, CNE, [http://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/article/S2155-8256(16)31002-X/pdf Improving NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates: A Comprehensive Program Approach], DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(16)31002-X (January 4, 2016). "...the current benchmark for the. NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations is an average first- time pass rate of 80% over the most recent 3 years."</ref> at 48.65% for the second quarter of 2017 and 54.5% for the first quarter of 2017.<ref>[https://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/forms/nurse_NCLEX_pass_rates_RN.pdf Utah State Board of Nursing Registered Nursing Programs NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination Results] (PDF), [[Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing]].</ref> This low NCLEX pass rate was one of three failed standards that put Nighintgale on continuing accreditation with warning with [[National League for Nursing#Accrediting Commission|ACEN]].<ref>[http://www.acenursing.org/acen-commission-actions-spring-2016-accreditation-cycle/ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle], The program’s three-year mean for the licensure examination pass rate has not been at or above the national mean for the same three-year period.</ref> Nightingale continued their low performance in third quarter of 2017 with an overall NCLEX pass rate of 43.3% for students testing in the state of Utah, including 31% for repeaters. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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==Accreditation== |
==Accreditation== |
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===Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN)=== |
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Nightingale College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the [[Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing]]<ref>[http://acenursing.org ACEN]</ref> Inc (ACEN), formerly [[National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission]], Inc. (NLNAC). As of Spring 2016, the official status with ACEN is "Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation with Warning", which is explained as a "Continuing Accreditation with Warning: A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination of non-compliance with three (3) or more Accreditation Standards. Next review and follow-up action(s) are determined by the Board of Commissioners."<ref>[http://www.acenursing.org/acen-commission-actions-spring-2016-accreditation-cycle/ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle], [[National League for Nursing#Accrediting Commission|ACEN]].</ref> |
Nightingale College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the [[Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing]]<ref>[http://acenursing.org ACEN]</ref> Inc (ACEN), formerly [[National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission]], Inc. (NLNAC). As of Spring 2016, the official status with ACEN is "Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation with Warning", which is explained as a "Continuing Accreditation with Warning: A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination of non-compliance with three (3) or more Accreditation Standards. Next review and follow-up action(s) are determined by the Board of Commissioners."<ref>[http://www.acenursing.org/acen-commission-actions-spring-2016-accreditation-cycle/ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle], [[National League for Nursing#Accrediting Commission|ACEN]].</ref> |
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Follow up: Nightingale submitted a substantive change report May 31, 2017 highlighting the College's actions to remediate. ACEN responded with a site visit in September 2017. While the college made advances in several critical areas, the latest report actually demonstrated a slide in performance. Nightingale continues to have troubles in terms of curriculum, the main issue being its outdated nature. Related to NCLEX issues, is that of Outcomes. Nightingale is hesitant to disclose the number of students who graduate from their programs on time. As well, Nightingale has run afoul of the State of Idaho statutes in terms of faculty. |
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The final report from ACEN recommends "Denial of Continuing Accreditation". |
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===Other accreditations=== |
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Unlike other more established nursing colleges in the region, Nightingale College is not regionally accredited.<ref>[http://www.nwccu.org/member-institutions/directory/ Member Institutions -Directory], [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]] (NWCCU).</ref> |
Unlike other more established nursing colleges in the region, Nightingale College is not regionally accredited.<ref>[http://www.nwccu.org/member-institutions/directory/ Member Institutions -Directory], [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]] (NWCCU).</ref> |
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NBHES is scheduled for their site visit late February 2018. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Motto | Confidence, Competence, Compassion |
|---|---|
| Type | For-profit |
| Established | 2010 |
| President | Mikhail Shneyder |
Academic staff | 10 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 13,000 square feet |
| Website | nightingale |
Nightingale College, located in Salt Lake City, Utah is a for-profit college which educates registered nurses. The College is a proprietary post-secondary institution and offers three education programs, the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program, the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BDN) Program and the RN-to-BSN Program. The college has satellite locations in three states.[citation needed]
Although the official Nightingale website aggregates the NCLEX passrate,[1] the NCLEX first time pass rate is well below national accreditation benchmark of 80%[2] at 48.65% for the second quarter of 2017 and 54.5% for the first quarter of 2017.[3] This low NCLEX pass rate was one of three failed standards that put Nighintgale on continuing accreditation with warning with ACEN.[4] Nightingale continued their low performance in third quarter of 2017 with an overall NCLEX pass rate of 43.3% for students testing in the state of Utah, including 31% for repeaters.
History
Nightingale College was formed in 2010, and was originally "training students while seeking accreditation".[5]
In April 2011, the College began offering the Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Program.
In December 2012 the College was acquired by Nightingale College, LLC, a private Delaware limited liability company that was formed by Palm Ventures, LLC., a private-equity firm.[6]
Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN)
Nightingale College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing[7] Inc (ACEN), formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). As of Spring 2016, the official status with ACEN is "Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation with Warning", which is explained as a "Continuing Accreditation with Warning: A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination of non-compliance with three (3) or more Accreditation Standards. Next review and follow-up action(s) are determined by the Board of Commissioners."[8]
Follow up: Nightingale submitted a substantive change report May 31, 2017 highlighting the College's actions to remediate. ACEN responded with a site visit in September 2017. While the college made advances in several critical areas, the latest report actually demonstrated a slide in performance. Nightingale continues to have troubles in terms of curriculum, the main issue being its outdated nature. Related to NCLEX issues, is that of Outcomes. Nightingale is hesitant to disclose the number of students who graduate from their programs on time. As well, Nightingale has run afoul of the State of Idaho statutes in terms of faculty.
The final report from ACEN recommends "Denial of Continuing Accreditation".
Other accreditations
The school holds institutional accreditation by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES),[9] and is approved by the Utah State Board of Nursing.[10] Nightingale College's BDN and RN-to-BSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).[11]
Unlike other more established nursing colleges in the region, Nightingale College is not regionally accredited.[12]
NBHES is scheduled for their site visit late February 2018.
See also
External links
References
- ^ College Statistics, Nightingale College.
- ^ Joanne Farley Serembus, EdD, RN, CNE, Improving NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates: A Comprehensive Program Approach, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(16)31002-X (January 4, 2016). "...the current benchmark for the. NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations is an average first- time pass rate of 80% over the most recent 3 years."
- ^ Utah State Board of Nursing Registered Nursing Programs NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination Results (PDF), Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
- ^ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle, The program’s three-year mean for the licensure examination pass rate has not been at or above the national mean for the same three-year period.
- ^ Brian Maffly,Utah puts nursing programs on notice over tests, Salt Lake Tribune, (October 20, 2012).
- ^ Palm Ventures, LLC.
- ^ ACEN
- ^ Notification of Commission Action Spring 2016 Accreditation Cycle, ACEN.
- ^ ABHES Directory of Accredited Institutions
- ^ List of Approved Nursing Programs (Utah only)
- ^ Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- ^ Member Institutions -Directory, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).