Point Loma Nazarene University nursing
San Diego, California · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.3% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | San Diego | 96.3% (2024/2025, 54 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 | Bachelor's degree | 94 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 19 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Point Loma Nazarene University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Our program is CCNE accredited and aligns with the core competencies of an AACN Essentials for Advanced Level Nursing Practice program.”
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State board approval
“This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and meets the requirements for licensure or certification in the state of California, where Point Loma Nazarene University is physically located.”
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NCLEX
“First Time NCLEX Pass Rate 98.4% for 2024 Graduates!”
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Clinical placements
“The School of Nursing will accept only in-state students and assist San Diego residents with clinical placements, however, San Diego non-residents will need to find their own placements.”
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