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The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare is proud to have been named the best nursing school in the state of Delaware by RegisteredNursing.org for the third consecutive year. The nursing advocacy organization ranked nursing schools based on methodology that analyzes each school’s pass rate for students on the NCLEX-RN exam. Out of the seven nursing programs in the state, Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing had the highest score with 97.97. “To continue to be ranked as the #1 Nursing Program in Delaware is a testament to the perseverance of the students and the faculty amidst a pandemic, said Karen Pickard, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, Program Administrator, Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing. “As a hospital-based program, we were able to quickly pivot last spring and create an academic-clinical partnership with the hospital, so that students could continue to provide patient care and learn in real-time. The continuation of the curriculum and the innovation of the faculty during the pandemic enabled the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing students to once again achieve a 100% pass rate on their nursing boards (NCLEX).” Beebe Healthcare's Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year, offers one of the country's leading accredited RN diploma programs. This program emphasizes nursing foundations, clinical experience, and preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Dedicated faculty and staff serve students as mentors and role models. The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare is the only hospital-based nursing program in Delaware and is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The diploma in Professional Nursing is awarded at the completion of the curriculum, qualifying graduates to be eligible for National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX examination, leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Beebe graduates consistently have high NCLEX pass rates. For more information on the nursing school rankings and methodology, go to www.registerednursing.org/rn-ranking-methodology/. For more information on the School of Nursing, go to www.beebehealthcare.org/school-nursing. The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare is the only hospital-based nursing program in Delaware and is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The diploma in Professional Nursing is awarded at the completion of the curriculum, qualifying graduates to be eligible for National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX examination, leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Beebe graduates consistently have high NCLEX pass rates. For more information on the School of Nursing, go to www.beebehealthcare.org/school-nursing. Beebe Healthcare is a not-for-profit community healthcare system with a charitable mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health for the people who live in, work in, and visit the communities we serve. Beebe Healthcare has three campuses: the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus, which houses the medical center; the Rehoboth Health Campus; and the South Coastal Health Campus. Beebe Healthcare offers primary care as well as specialized services in the areas of cardiovascular, oncology, orthopaedics, general surgery, robotic surgery and women’s health. Beebe also offers walk-in care, lab, imaging and physical rehabilitation services at several locations throughout Sussex County, in addition to a home health program and a comprehensive community health program. For more information about Beebe Healthcare, visit beebehealthcare.org.