100% Pass Rate For SUNY Ulster Nursing

STONE RIDGE – SUNY Ulster proudly announces that its most recent cohort of nursing students achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for the second year in a row. This achievement underscores SUNY Ulster’s success in preparing its students for this difficult test as well as for the demanding career of being a nurse.

For over 60 years, SUNY Ulster has kept up the highest caliber of teaching in the constantly evolving healthcare industry. From exceptional faculty and innovative curriculum to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on learning students graduate into the workforce to provide critical care and support to community members. Students also receive on-site experience through our local hospitals.

“We are incredibly proud of our nursing graduates for their outstanding performance throughout their educational journey,” says Maria McCabe, department chair. “Our commitment to training nurses who are not only clinically skilled but also have the ability to rise to whatever challenges may face them throughout their career is unwavering.”

In addition to the 100% NCLEX pass rate, the employment rate upon graduation has held steady at 100% for 2023 through 2025. Historically, the nursing pass rate was 95% in 2023 with 100% employment and 92.59% in 2022 with a 93% employment rate. SUNY Ulster also has a track record for surpassing the State and National pass rates which have ranged from 82 – 88% for New York State and 87% to 91% Nationally.

“I applaud the unwavering dedication of our Nursing faculty in championing student success, as demonstrated by our students’ 100% NCLEX pass rate for the second consecutive year. Our Nursing faculty’s tireless commitment to academic excellence and clinical preparation ensures that our graduates enter the workforce fully prepared to serve residents across Ulster County and beyond. Through their mentorship, expertise, and steadfast support, our faculty are shaping compassionate, highly skilled nurses who will touch countless lives and strengthen the health of our communities for years to come,” Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.