(Leavenworth, Kansas) – All 2025 University of Saint Mary Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates have passed the professional licensure exam on their first attempt.
The national average on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) was 87.3 percent through the third quarter of 2025, giving Saint Mary a distinct standing among top nursing programs in the country.
The NCLEX is a standardized test used by state regulatory boards to determine if candidates are ready to become licensed as entry-level nurses.
“The University of Saint Mary is incredibly proud of the achievements of our nursing graduates,” said Dr. Karen Kidder, nursing division chair and associate professor of nursing. “USM’s pass rate reinforces that our experienced faculty, evidence-based education, and hands-on experiences provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful at Saint Mary and beyond.”
USM offers several Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with traditional and accelerated tracks, and Master of Science in Nursing with nurse administrator, nurse educator, family nurse practitioner (FNP), and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) tracks. The post-masters FNP and PMHNP certifications are currently in the accreditation process with CCNE.
Visit stmary.edu/nursing to learn more about any of USM’s nursing programs.
The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.