The Practical Nursing class of June 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX Next Gen exam
The Practical Nursing class of June 2024 from Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) in Ruston achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX Next Gen exam. All 11 graduates are now officially licensed to practice as practical nurses.
Both Ruston PN Coordinator Jana Carson, RN, and PN Instructor Deborah Madere have been with the cohort for the duration of the program, working diligently with each student to reach the finish line. "We did it! I couldn't be prouder of our PN graduates,” says Carson. “They exceeded all expectations, and it has been an immensely rewarding experience to help launch their careers."
Students echoed the impact their instructors had on their educational journeys. “I was guided by some of the best instructors, Jana Carson and Deborah Madere, who were available anytime. They both made a huge impact in my life and in this program,” remarks Ashley Wallace, LPN graduate.
Not only did students express their gratitude for the attentiveness of their instructors, but also for the quality of the curriculum and learning experience. “This program provided an essential foundation that prepared me to thoroughly tackle the NCLEX Next Gen. Through academic training and clinical experience with Ms. Carson and Ms. Madere, I was equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed,” states Aniyah Roane, LPN graduate.
From the classroom to clinicals, the LDCC practical nursing program achieved its primary goal: to equip students with industry-based training that helps graduates easily enter the workforce. Libby Hammons, LPN LDCC graduate, explains: “Thank you to Louisiana Delta for the new nursing lab in Ruston—it really feels like you are in a real-life hospital. I am also so grateful to Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Ruston Regional, and Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation. These facilities gave me the opportunity to serve and make my dreams become a reality during clinicals. It helped me learn that nothing else matters when you step into that patient’s room.”
The June 2024 practical nursing graduates at LDCC Ruston are:
- Miranda Davis
- Libby Hammons
- Anna Hanson
- Asia Lebrun
- Laterria Magee
- Nicholas Miller
- Ah'Mani Owens
- Lillie Perry
- Aniyah Roane
- Tywonana Tibbs
- Ashley Wallace