The RCU School of Nursing and Health Studies (RU-SNHS) reports a 2023 pass rate of 91% for candidates taking NCLEX-RN on their first try. The national average for BSN programs is 89.52% according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) with an overall average of 87.62% for total first-time, U.S.-educated students completing diploma, baccalaureate and associate degree programs.