BOMSacred Heart University nursing
Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 98% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 98%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BS | Fairfield | 98% (2025) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree Accelerated | Fairfield | 96% (2025) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Fairfield | Board source |
The Connecticut 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 | 212 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 70 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 53 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 32 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 26 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 15 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 13 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Sacred Heart University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is a nationally recognized accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.”
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Simulation
“We have an amazing simulation lab that allows us to work on manikins that are able to act like real people.”
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Clinical placements
“Failure to do so may lead to an inability to obtain clinical placements within the new state.”
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