University of San Francisco nursing
San Francisco, California · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89.55% / 82.88% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | San Francisco | 89.55% (2024/2025, 268 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | San Francisco | 82.88% (2024/2025, 111 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 | 258 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Master's degree | 140 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 13 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of San Francisco’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”
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State board approval
“All SONHP nursing programs are also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing .”
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Simulation
“Work hands-on with our state-of-the-art mannequins in the Simulation Center and hone your skills in our Clinical Skills Lab.”
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Admission
“University of San Francisco pre-health advisors are here to help with prerequisite courses, application recommendations, and career information.”
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