Nursing FNP Graduates Post 100% Pass Rate on Certification Exams

In its 2024 cohort of graduates, the ASU Nursing Department had 11 students earn a Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.-FNP) degree and four students earn a FNP Certificate.

Each of the graduates then completed a FNP certification exam through either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) – and 100% of them passed to earn their FNP credentials.

Dr. Denise Goddard “This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Denise Goddard, FNP program coordinator. “Our cohort’s achievement far surpasses the national averages, reflecting the high caliber of education and preparation provided to them. Their success is a testament to the strength of our FNP program.”

 

The 11 M.S.N.-FNP graduates who passed their certification exams were:

• Cameron Boyers of Paradise
• Clara Carter of San Angelo
• Cristina Herrera-Garcia of McAllen
• Tiffany Lurati of San Antonio
• Shelby McIntyre of San Angelo
• Samuel Musonera of Abilene
• Arianna Pacheco of Fort Stockton
• Natalie Sosa of San Angelo
• Ana Taylor of San Angelo
• Samantha Thomas of Cisco
• Jessica Vance of Roscommon, Michigan

The four FNP Certificate graduates who passed their certification exams were:

• Elva Berryhill of Seminole
• Ruby Compton of San Angelo
• Jennifer Price-Fierro of San Angelo
• Stephanie Williams of San Angelo

The 2023 national average pass rate on the AANP exam was 74%, and the national pass rate on the ANCC exam was 85%. ASU annually posts a combined pass rate around 94%.