The 2026 graduates of the Practical Nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

This achievement marks the 17th time since 1998 that all students who completed the PN program sat for the NCLEX-PN and passed it on their first attempt. It is also the second consecutive year that the program has achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate.

The NCLEX-PN is a standardized licensure exam required by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing that evaluates whether nursing graduates have the knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively. The perfect pass rate reflects the program’s commitment to excellence and demonstrates that UAM-CTC graduates are well prepared to provide quality care in today’s health care environments.

Dr. Tracy Tucker, vice chancellor of UAM-CTC, stated, “We are exceptionally proud of our recent PN graduates. These students have completed a strong program that does an exceptional job of preparing students to be nurses with an abundance of knowledge, excellent communication and personal skills and a desire to serve others through this career. They showed dedication to complete this rigorous program in just 10 1/2 months, but their greatest accomplishment is that every single one of them passed the NCLEX-PN on the first attempt!”