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NCLEX Pass Rates: What the 2025 Decline Means for Nursing Students

By Zelda Meeker

NCLEX pass rates dropped to 69.1% in 2025. Learn what’s behind the decline, trends since 2019, and what it means for nursing students and academic programs.

Why Get an MSN Degree?

Nurses have many opportunities for lifelong learning and career advancement. More and more nurses are advancing their careers by pursuing a master’s degree in nursing, or MSN degree.

Transition from a Diploma or ADN to BSN

Thousands of nurses have enjoyed impactful careers after graduating from diploma or ADN programs across the country. Many have had to decide whether a BSN degree should be the next step in their careers.

Become a Certified Nurse-Midwife

If you’re considering a career in women’s health, becoming a nurse-midwife can be a rewarding experience.

Is Earning a BSN Degree Worth Your Time and Effort?

There are many paths to becoming a registered nurse. With four generations working today in nursing, there are RNs with certifications from hospital diploma programs, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and even master’s degrees.

Nurse Practitioner Programs: The Difference Between NPs and FNPs

A nurse practitioner is a catch-all name for any advanced practice nurse who completed advanced nursing studies in a master’s or doctoral program, sat for a state board exam and earned an NP license to practice in a chosen state.

Know How to Go from an MSN to a PhD

With many nursing schools nationwide facing a faculty shortage, the demand for qualified nursing educators continues to grow.

Becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist

For registered nurses looking to take their careers to the next level, becoming a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) offers the opportunity to leverage clinical skills while also improving patient outcomes and processes.

Join the In-Demand Nurse Anesthetist Workforce

For RNs hoping to advance their careers and secure jobs in a challenging and growing field, studying to be certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of patient safety.

Is Moving from BSN to MSN Worth It?

Achieving a master’s in nursing degree can be a game-changer in a nurse’s career. The advanced degree opens doors to new career options. Nurses with an MSN degree often earn higher pay and might have greater autonomy and job satisfaction.

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