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<h1>Our Methodology</h1>
<p class=”intro-text”>Learn about our rigorous approach to ranking nursing programs. Our methodology combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative assessments to provide comprehensive and objective rankings.</p>
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<h3>Ranking Criteria</h3>
<p>Our nursing program rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation across multiple dimensions of academic excellence and career outcomes.</p>
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<h3>Academic Excellence (40%)</h3>
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<li>NCLEX-RN pass rates</li>
<li>Graduation rates</li>
<li>Faculty credentials and research</li>
<li>Student-to-faculty ratios</li>
<li>Curriculum quality and innovation</li>
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<h3>Career Outcomes (30%)</h3>
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<li>Job placement rates</li>
<li>Starting salary data</li>
<li>Career advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Employer satisfaction surveys</li>
<li>Alumni career trajectories</li>
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<h3>Student Experience (20%)</h3>
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<li>Clinical placement quality</li>
<li>Student support services</li>
<li>Campus facilities and resources</li>
<li>Student satisfaction scores</li>
<li>Diversity and inclusion metrics</li>
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<h3>Institutional Reputation (10%)</h3>
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<li>Accreditation status</li>
<li>Peer assessments</li>
<li>Industry recognition</li>
<li>Research contributions</li>
<li>Community partnerships</li>
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<h3>Data Sources</h3>
<p>We collect data from multiple authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness:</p>
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<li>National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)</li>
<li>Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)</li>
<li>Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)</li>
<li>U.S. Department of Education databases</li>
<li>Bureau of Labor Statistics</li>
<li>Institutional surveys and public data</li>
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<h3>Quality Assurance</h3>
<p>Our ranking process includes multiple quality checks:</p>
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<li>Data verification from primary sources</li>
<li>Statistical analysis for outliers and anomalies</li>
<li>Peer review of methodology and results</li>
<li>Annual review and updates of criteria</li>
<li>Transparency in data sources and methods</li>
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