Finger Lakes Community College nursing

Canandaigua, New York · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 93.33% / 66.67% · ACEN accredited.

Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 93.33%Practical nursing NCLEX 66.67%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	Approval	First-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs	Canandaigua	CERTIFICATE/LICENSES TITLES AND TYPES: RN LIC QUAL 09/1968; PROGRAM FIRST REG DATE: 09/1968 LAST REG ACTION: 03/2022	93.33% (2025, 45 first-time takers) Board source
Practical nursing	Canandaigua	CERTIFICATE/LICENSES TITLES AND TYPES: LPN LIC QUAL 02/2024; PROGRAM FIRST REG DATE: 02/2024 LAST REG ACTION: 02/2024	66.67% (2025, 9 first-time takers) Board source

Nursing completions at Finger Lakes Community College by year, IPEDS. Down 23% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Associate's degree	51
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Certificate of 1 to 2 years	None reported
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Associate's degree	None reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
ACEN	Associate Accredited	Spring 2026

Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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NCLEX
“National Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) pass rate on first attempt: 93.3% (reporting period 1/1/25-12/31/25).”
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Simulation
“Simulation labs that feel like real hospital rooms.”
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Clinical placements
“During these clinical placements, you will practice a variety of professional nursing skills and learn to:”
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Admission
“Admission by Nursing Points or TEAS Exam: These options are best for applicants with some college credit or a prior degree.”
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