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SVSU Nursing Students Exceed National First-Time Pass Rate on Licensure Exam
Students in the Saginaw Valley State University Nursing program have achieved a first time pass rate for the national licensure exam, or NCLEX, of 98.4 percent. SVSU offers one of the largest undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest, with high standards of instruction and clinical preparation. SVSU was ranked in the top 10 percent of nursing schools nationally by RNCareers.org, which annually evaluates more than 1,700 nursing schools in the U.S. to assemble its merit-based rankings. Nurses must pass the NCLEX to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 SVSU nursing students recently passed the test. For the same period, January to June 2024, the first-time pass rate in Michigan was nearly 94 percent, while the national rate was 92 percent.
State of the Bay Early Registration
Early registration is open for the State of the Bay conference to be held in Bay City on September 26. State of the Bay is the primary gathering of professionals and the public that are working in partnership to promote, guide and implement restoration and conservation projects across the region. Further, these partners are working to more closely align regional and local economies to the Saginaw Bay and its 7,000 miles of streams and rivers.
Main Street Glow, River Days After Party Return August 1-2
July 19, 2024 – Downtown Midland’s Main Street is the place to be during the first weekend in August as two exciting events come together for free, family-friendly fun!. Gather in Downtown Midland on Thursday, August 1, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. as Midland Area River Days Festival kicks off with Main Street Glow. Families are invited to shop and dine in Downtown Midland as the hot air balloon baskets line Main Street for a special burner glow. See the balloon baskets up close, meet the balloonists, enjoy music provided by Sound Productions, and enjoy the fun.
Former Detroit Lions players help coach youth athletes as Legends Football Camp in Clare
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Several former Lions football players spend the past three day at Brookwood Athletic Complex in Clare helping youth football players learn the basics and fundamentals of the game. The co-founder of the camp, Jeff Chadwick, a former Lions wide receiver from 1983-89, invites other past Lions...
Virtual Meeting On Flood Reduction Funding to Be Held july 29
Th city of Midland and the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure will host a virtual town hall on July 29 to discuss $40 million in grants provided by the state for flood reduction projects. The city was granted the funds in the state budget from last July, which...
SVSU nursing students achieve 98% pass rate on licensing exam; program ranks in top 10% nationally for careers
The nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University continues to stand out for career preparation, as its students posted an exemplary 98.4% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX®, the national licensure exam. Nurses must pass this exam to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 Saginaw Valley State University nursing students passed the test and are ready to begin work.
Man who overdosed while driving on Bay City’s Vet’s Bridge faces federal charge
BAY CITY, MI — Driving over a drawbridge in Bay City, a police officer followed a truck as it coasted with smoke emanating from its rear tires. The officer stopped the truck, finding its driver was in the grips of an overdose. On being taken to a hospital, the...
Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak
GLADWIN — The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18 (Silverleaf Street). The city’s DPW crews responded quickly and located the leak, officials said. Because the pressure in the system dropped below 20 PSI, the city is issuing a boil water advisory for drinking water following the State Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) guidelines. Water pressure was never completely lost and it is very likely nothing back flowed into the system, officials said.
Could Drinwitz be in line to land another 5-star?
Today we’re gonna talk more about the hottest of hot streaks. What Eli Drinkwitz has done with Mizzou Recruiting has been wild. And it still could get wilder. The Tigers have been squarely in the mix for 5-star Offensive Tackle Andrew Babalola and oh hey look:. 5-star OT Andrew...
Woman facing super drunk charges for wrong-way crash on I-75
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County woman faces super drunk charges in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two men from Genesee County. The crash happened back in March, when investigators say a 41-year-old woman from Pinconning was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Salzburg Road in Monitor Township.
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