Could you explain how COVID-19 affected the NCLEX pass rates?

As the Nursing Director of an Associate Degree Nursing Program, you notice that NCLEX scores have been low (72-75%) in the last two years. The goal pass rate for the program is 85% or better.

Discuss three things that can be done to assist with increasing the NCLEX exam scores.

COVID-19 was in full effect from 2020 to 2022. Nursing education was affected.

Could you explain how COVID-19 affected the NCLEX pass rates?