Lake-Sumter State College

A FOCUS ON QUALITY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS As Lake-Sumter State College continues to grow and adapt to the needs of its community, the focus remains steadfast on delivering quality education and forging robust partnerships. Yurasek highlights a vital indicator of the institution’s success: the NCLEX pass rate for nursing students. “We are particularly proud of our NCLEX pass rate, which currently stands at 98 to 99%, significantly higher than the state and national averages. This achievement reflects our commitment to expanding our capacity and ensuring that our graduates are thoroughly prepared to enter the nursing profession,” he explains. Yurasek also emphasizes the importance of community and industry partnerships in the college’s strategy. “Our goal is all about collaboration and mutual enhancement. We actively engage with partners like hospital systems and energy companies, which has proven extremely beneficial for us and We’re transforming the energy grid. DUKE-ENERGY.COM/TOMORROW 9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 06 LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE