NCLEX Success Specialist
About The Position
The NCLEX Success Specialist provides direct support to assigned state-based BSN, MPEN, and VNPN campus nursing students throughout and after their programs. The role supports student retention and progression and prepares students to take the NCLEX following graduation. It ensures licensure initiatives are consistently implemented across VNPN and RN programs, with data-driven preparation aligned to student needs and departmental KPIs. The specialist works with students, faculty, campus leadership, Nursing Administration, and the Corporate Licensure team to monitor academic performance, identify and support at-risk students, coordinate standardized licensure preparation, analyze NCLEX outcomes, and develop improvement plans. The role also supports faculty onboarding and development, peer mentorship, and professional development related to test-taking, test-writing, NCLEX, and NGN preparation. Regular in-person attendance on campus or on site up to five days per week is an essential function. The position requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The listed position type is hybrid.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure.
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- At least one year of previous NCLEX experience or two years of academic teaching experience.
- Current knowledge of nursing practice.
- Ability to mentor and coach students.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Pre-licensure nursing online teaching experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Familiarity with distance technologies, including Microsoft Teams, for connecting with students and faculty online.
- Regular in-person attendance on campus or on site up to five days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree in Nursing, such as a PhD, DNP, or EdD.
Responsibilities
- Implement licensure initiatives consistently across VNPN and RN programs, aligning data-driven NCLEX preparation with student needs.
- Ensure students participate in standardized licensure programs and meet departmental key performance indicators.
- Participate in planning and execution of new student orientation at the start of the student lifecycle and before core nursing courses.
- Attend and lead weekly At-Risk meetings to identify at-risk students and assist with exam preparation.
- Lead and guide NSS ATI role initiatives, including scheduling ATI live review, VATI, Capstone, and test-taking seminars.
- Monitor and analyze the PowerBI Performance Dashboard in real time and collaborate with faculty and campus leadership on follow-up plans for ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmarks, Capstone exams, Practice Assessments, and other curriculum-related exams.
- Reconcile official NCLEX results with official Board of Nursing results and conduct in-depth analysis of students who did not pass the NCLEX.
- Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration to analyze the NCSBN Mountain Measures report and develop improvement plans.
- Work with the Corporate Licensure team, Campus Academic Leaders, and faculty to track, implement, and document academic support and resources for students throughout their programs.
- Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking using information from students, instructors, and the state Board of Nursing website.
- Mentor and support student ATI Champion representatives in providing peer mentorship and guidance on ATI best practices and resources.
- Assist site staff and online didactic faculty with coordinating and enforcing policies and procedures related to ATI CMS exams and NCLEX Success.
- Work with the campus Dean or Directors to oversee and guide new faculty toward ATI Champion completion within 60 days of hire.
- Support new faculty onboarding by providing training and resources for integrating ATI products.
- Plan in-services and professional development related to test-taking, test-writing, NCLEX, NGN preparation, and success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
- 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary.
- Leadership development and training for career advancement.
- Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
