BOMSamuel Merritt University nursing
Oakland, California · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 79.25% / 85% · CCNE and COA accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 79.25%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 85%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | Oakland | 79.25% (2024/2025, 429 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s Entry Level Master's Degree Programs | Oakland | 85% (2024/2025, 80 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 | 471 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 96 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 70 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, other | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | 27 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Samuel Merritt University’s nursing pages
Simulation
“Students gain experience in real-world healthcare settings throughout their programs, while SMU’s Health Sciences Simulation Center gives them a place to practice before entering patient care.”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical placements and simulation-based learning are woven throughout the curriculum, giving students opportunities to build confidence before they enter professional practice.”
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