1. Sustained Outperformance of National Average
- Tennessee’s LPN pass rates exceeded the national average in all five years.
- The five-year average for Tennessee was 88.4%, versus 83.5% nationally, a consistent 4.9% advantage.
2. Stability and Resilience During the Pandemic
- While both Tennessee and national LPN rates dipped slightly in 2021–2022, Tennessee’s decline was modest, indicating program stability and ongoing student support.
3. Strong and Steady Improvement
- Tennessee’s LPN pass rates rebounded to 90.3% in 2023 and reached 92.0% in 2024, marking their highest point in five years.
- This steady improvement reflects effective testing preparation and instruction quality, even amid shifting healthcare demands.
4. Implications for Workforce Pipeline
- The consistent strength of LPN outcomes highlights Tennessee’s robust entry-level nursing pipeline, especially important for long-term care, community health, and rural healthcare access.
- The upward trend reinforces that statewide training programs and NCLEX support are yielding measurable, positive outcomes.
