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Student Success & Belonging

At St. John’s College, we are committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming, and supportive environment for our students, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

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Guided by our core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, St. John’s College of Nursing is committed to empowering every individual to achieve their highest potential. Rooted in a mission of service, we embrace our responsibility to advance health, strengthen communities, and promote healing and compassion for all people.

The following data highlight the nursing program outcomes achievement for all undergraduate and graduate programs at St. John’s College of Nursing, reflecting our enduring commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Program Completion Rates

Data includes all students who successfully earned a degree in nursing with 100% of required time in the nursing program.  
  • 2024 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
  • 2023 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
  • 2022 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
Data from the St. John’s College Registrar Office and Nursing Program Admissions  
Data includes all students who successfully earned a degree in nursing with 100% of required time in the nursing program.  
  • 2024 Program Completion Rate: 73% 
  • 2023 Program Completion Rate: 77% 
  • 2022 Program Completion Rate: 81% 
Data from the St. John’s College Registrar Office and Nursing Program Admissions  
Data includes all students who successfully earned a degree in nursing with 100% of required time in the nursing program.  
  • 2024 Program Completion Rate: 86% 
  • 2023 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
  • 2022 Program Completion Rate: No Graduates 
Data from the St. John’s College Registrar Office and Nursing Program Admissions  
Data includes all students who successfully earned a degree in nursing with 100% of required time in the nursing program.  
  • 2024 Program Completion Rate: 88% 
  • 2023 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
  • 2022 Program Completion Rate: 100%
Data from the St. John’s College Registrar Office and Nursing Program Admissions  
Data includes all students who successfully earned a degree in nursing with 100% of required time in the nursing program.
  • 2024 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
  • 2023 Program Completion Rate: No Graduates 
  • 2022 Program Completion Rate: 100% 
Data from the St. John’s College Registrar Office and Nursing Program Admissions  

Exam Pass Rates

Annual first-time testing pass rates of pre-licensure nursing programs.  
  • 2024 NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 95% 
  • 2023 NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 78% 
  • 2022 NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 84% 
Data from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation 

 
Annual testing pass rates of pre-certification nursing programs. 
  • 2024 FNP Pass Rate: 88% 
  • 2023 FNP Pass Rate: No Graduates 
  • 2022 FNP Pass Rate: 100% 
Data from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board 

Post-Graduation Employment Rates

Employment as a registered nurse approximately six months after completion of the pre-licensure nursing program.  
  • 2024 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing 
  • 2023 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing 
  • 2022 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing 
Data from the St. John’s College Graduate Follow-up Survey 
Employment as an advanced practice nurse approximately six months after completion of the family nurse practitioner nursing program.  
  • 2024 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing 
  • 2023 Graduation: No Graduates 
  • 2022 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing 
  • 2021 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing
  • 2020 Graduation: 100% Employed in Nursing
Data from the St. John’s College Graduate Follow-up Survey