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State Senator Tim Schaffer Visits Campus to Recognize 人兽性交鈥檚 Nursing Department
Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) made a scheduled stop in New Concord to present a proclamation to 人兽性交 University鈥檚 Nursing Department on achieving a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the class of 2020. This marks the fifth consecutive year students in the #1 rated nursing program in Ohio* reached a 100% NCLEX pass rate on their first attempt.
According to one section of the proclamation issued on behalf of the members of the Senate of the 133rd General Assembly of Ohio: 鈥淨uality education is vital to the well-being of the medical profession, and as we attempt to keep pace with the latest advances in health care technology, the demands placed upon our schools of medicine rapidly increase. The 人兽性交 University Nursing Program has consistently and effectively met these demands, and all those associated with the institution are deserving of high praise.鈥
In his remarks to the socially-distanced group of attendees, Sen. Schaffer echoed this sentiment.
鈥淎s the demand for qualified nurses continues to rise you鈥檙e filling an incredible need in healthcare and I applaud you for accepting that challenge,鈥 Senator Schaffer said. 鈥淚 see a lot of great institutions as I travel in the district and 人兽性交 is certainly one of those that rises to the top in every regard.鈥
Dr. Cynthia Wilkins, director and chair of Nursing programs at 人兽性交 University, respectfully accepted the recognition. 鈥淚 am honored to accept this (proclamation) on behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and administration at 人兽性交 University,鈥 Dr. Wilkins said. 鈥淲e believe we are graduating exceptional nurses who are positively impacting the world, and I would like to thank Senator Schaffer for recognizing our department. It鈥檚 a very humbling experience for all of us.鈥
Closing out the ceremony, 人兽性交 University President Dr. Susan Hasseler highlighted the importance of collaboration with our elected officials.
鈥淎s we celebrate our nursing department and what it does for our present and our future, I also want to celebrate the Ohio legislature and all the work it does on our behalf,鈥 President Hasseler said. "I would also like to celebrate our wonderful partnership with Senator Schaffer who has been an excellent advocate for this University. When we all come together we can have an enormous impact on this region.鈥
人兽性交 offers three nursing programs 鈥 a bachelor鈥檚 degree program for traditional prelicensure students; an online RN to BSN program for current registered nurses wishing to earn their bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing; and an accelerated post baccalaureate BSN program that was launched this fall.