University of the Pacific nursing
Stockton, California · Private nonprofit. Master's · first-time NCLEX 97.56% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, entry-level master’s | Sacramento | 97.56% (2024/2025, 41 first-time takers) Board source |
The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 39 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Master's | Fall 2028 |
From University of the Pacific’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The master’s degree program in nursing at University of the Pacific is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).”
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State board approval
“The Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)”
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Simulation
“A state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation center where students gain the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors to be “practice-ready” professional nurses”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical partnerships within the region to fulfill clinical hours required for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) by the California Board of Registered Nursing”
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Admission
“September 30, 2026: Application Deadline”
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