USI Nursing first in Indiana and nation for NCLEX pass rates
Acording to the newest 2023-24 National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) report, the University of Southern Indiana is tied for first in pass rates for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX®) out of 52 registered nurse (RN) programs in Indiana having at least 10 graduates take the exam during the reporting period and tied for first nationally in terms of pass rates out of 2,226 RN programs. Two USI BSN cohorts were included in the data, and both achieved a 100% pass rate on the first attempt when taking the NCLEX in 2023: 29 graduated in Fall 2022, and 78 graduated in Spring 2023 also received a 100% pass rate.
One of those USI Nursing grads is Jaden Fleetwood ’23. “Being a part of the cohort that achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX gives me a feeling of astonishment to say the least. It’s such an amazing accomplishment for our University, and I’m so glad to have been a part of that,” he says. “Being ranked among the number one nursing schools at both the state and national levels for NCLEX pass rates proves that USI’s nursing faculty strive to provide the highest of quality education and experiences for their students.”
When Jaden was in the fourth grade, his mother had an aneurysm on her brain stem that ruptured. “When I went to see her in the emergency room at St. Mary’s (now Ascension St. Vincent) before they life-flighted her to Vanderbilt, some of the nurses who were working on her were men,” he says. “I didn’t realize that men could be nurses, and they were performing procedures that I thought only doctors could do. I didn’t realize what all nurses could do at that time. It was both an eye-opening and life-changing experience, to say the least.”
The Fort Branch native and Gibson Southern High School graduate chose to attend USI because of its reputation for historically having “very good” pass rates for the NCLEX. He says that USI faculty prepared him and the other nursing students by constantly emphasizing critical thinking and adding NCLEX clinical decision making as part of their daily classroom activities, exam questions, discussion boards and study sessions.
“USI also always made sure that we put patient safety at the forefront of everything in and out of the classroom,” he says. “After I took the NCLEX, I was a bit nervous, but this is a very normal feeling after taking a life-changing exam. After taking it, I kept telling myself, ‘If I pass this, I will have achieved my dream of becoming a registered nurse!’”
He is currently working as a registered nurse on the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville.
“To be a USI nursing alumnus gives me a strong sense of pride,” he says. “It’s an incredible program for so many reasons, and these new rankings prove that. I recommend USI to anyone and everyone who is contemplating going to nursing school.”
Dr. Jennifer Evans, Assistant Dean for Nursing in the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions, echoed her former student’s praise for the USI Nursing Program and faculty. “Consistently over the past three years, we have increased our rankings, both in the state and nationally,” she says. “Amid all of the challenges we are facing in healthcare and higher education today, the fact that we have continued to improve our NCLEX pass rates and program outcomes demonstrates USI’s commitment to excellence in preparing nurses for the workforce.”
In addition to the BSN program, USI offers a 100% online RN to BSN option for working professionals to earn a bachelor’s degree, the ASN to BSN dual enrollment program with Ivy Tech, and several graduate nursing programs for nurses to pursue advance practice nursing, leadership and education roles.
Evansville Police Merit Commission Meeting
NOTICES FOR JUNE 5, 2024
SPECIAL MEETINGS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
On June 5, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., the Evansville Police Merit Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a special meeting concerning the pending discipline of Officer Michael Dockery, Badge Number 1473, Personnel Orders 24-PDO-01 and 24-PDO-01A. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in Room 307 of the Evansville Vanderburgh County Civic Center Complex, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708.
Immediately following said special meeting, the Commission will conduct an executive session, which will be closed to the public pursuant to I.C. §5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A) and (B) (to receive information concerning Officer Dockery’s alleged misconduct and to discuss, before a determination, Officer Dockery’s status as an employee). The meeting will take place in Room 307 of the Evansville Vanderburgh County Civic Center Complex, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708.
Immediately following said executive session, the Commission will conduct a special meeting to take final action on the pending discipline of Officer Dockery. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in Room 307 of the Evansville Vanderburgh County Civic Center Complex, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708.
Trailblazers earn several Academic All-Conference honors
VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University baseball team earned some pretty special recognition Monday morning as 10 members of the VU club earned Academic All-Conference honors for the Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC).
These athletes finished the year with an overall GPA above 3.5 to be recognized for this honor.
The VU honorees are;
JD Bowser, Fr., RHP, Mt. Carmel, Ill.
JD had a good freshman season on the mound for the Trailblazers, pitching 33 and one-third innings in 25 appearances this season for VU and striking out 26 batters, earning him an average of just over seven strikeouts per nine innings.
Holden Clifton, R-Fr., RHP/INF, Louisville, Ill.
Holden appeared in 33 games this past season for the Trailblazers, slugging a .298 batting average with two home runs and 17 RBIs, while also taking the mound three times, pitching three and two-thirds innings and striking out seven for an outstanding 17.18 strikeouts per nine innings average.
Bradyn Douglas, Fr., IF, Frankton, Ind.
Bradyn was a day one starter for the Trailblazers at second base, finishing the season with a .288 batting average with eight doubles and a home run in 48 games. Douglas also came away with 17 stolen bases on the season.
Reed Drabant, Fr., OF, Columbia, Ill.
Reed had a solid freshman season for the Trailblazers, appearing in 26 games, recording four RBIs and coming away with four stolen bases.
Logan Edwards, Fr., C, Corydon, Ind.
Logan competed for time behind the plate for the Blazers, appearing in 18 games, getting one double and two RBIs while batting .267 on the season.
Bryce Gross, Fr., RHP/INF, Bridgeport, Ill.
Bryce had a good season both at the plate and on the mound as a two-way option for VU this past season. Hitting .271 for the year with five doubles, nine RBIs and three stolen bases, while becoming a consistent arm out of the bullpen to throw 20 and two-thirds innings with 21 strikeouts.
Bryton Griffy, So., LHP/OF, Louisville, Ill.
Bryton closed out his VU career with a strong sophomore season with a .256 batting average, seven RBIs and three stolen bases. Griffy also made one appearance on the mound this past season, throwing one-third of an inning.
Blake Heyerly, So., OF, Monroe, Ind.
Blake finished his VU career with a very strong year at the plate, clubbing a team-leading six home runs, finishing with eight doubles and 30 RBIs in 41 games. Heyerly closed out the year with a .287 batting average and a .519 slugging percentage.
Keegan Schlotterbeck, So., RHP/INF, Centerville, Ind.
Keegan was another two-way option for the Trailblazers, platooning in the infield to finish the season with nine RBIs and two stolen bases in 27 games at the plate, while also recording five innings on the mound with five strikeouts and a 3.60 earned run average.
Carter Whitehead, So., OF, Huntingburg, Ind.
Carter finished out his VU career with nine doubles, 10 RBIs, 11 stolen bases and a .263 batting average in 47 games for the Trailblazers this past season.
The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate these student-athletes on this tremendous accomplishment and recognition.
Adult Crafternoon: Cellophane Suncatchers | June 6
Join us at WPL for our next Adult Crafternoon! This month, we’re creating beautiful cellophane sun catchers that will add a touch of color and whimsy to your home.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 4PM
Location: Browning Gallery
Mark your calendar! Adult Crafternoon is a monthly event, happening on the first Thursday of each month throughout 2024.
Can’t make it on June 6th? No problem! Starting June 7th, you can pick up a take-and-make craft kit at the Adult Services Desk (while supplies last) and follow along with our virtual tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube channel.
Please note: For safety reasons, all attendees must be at least 13 years of age. Come unwind, socialize, and leave with a unique creation to brighten your space!
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
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Otters fall in road trip finale
SAUGET, IL – The Evansville Otters (6-15) fell in a rubber match to the Gateway Grizzlies (14-7) 16-2 on Sunday at Grizzlies Ballpark. The Otters had leads on two separate occasions but could not hold on.
The game opened with a bright spot in the top of the first inning. With two outs, David Mendham hit his first home run of the season to get the Otters on the board.
In the bottom of the inning, Gateway matched scores with a home run of their own to tie the game.
In the fourth inning, runners were on second and third when Randy Bednar hit a sacrifice fly to plate Mike Peabody. The Otters took their final lead of the afternoon with the 2-1 score.
From then, the Grizzlies put up crooked numbers in the next three innings. They launched four home runs during the stretch, including two three-run bombs and a grand slam.
Zach Smith (0-4) was solid through the first three innings as the starter. The Grizzlies got to him in the fourth frame and chased him quickly in the fifth. The righty surrendered seven runs.
While the next two arms out of the bullpen for the Otters also yielded multiple runs, Tristan Harvin and Leoni De La Cruz combined for three scoreless innings to close the game.
The Otters will head home with an off day tomorrow. The Lake Erie Crushers come to town to kickoff a six-game home stand. Tuesday is a Fifth Third Bank Family Tuesday, with all GA tickets available for just $2. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.
BASEBALL ACES TO FACE #16 EAST CAROLINA MONDAY IN ‘IF NECESSARY’ REGIONAL FINAL
