Clarke University nursing

Dubuque, Iowa · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 91.67% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 91.67%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
BSN
91.67% (2025, 12 first-time takers)
Board source

The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree20
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Doctor's degree, professional practice11
Nursing Education 51.3203Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Doctor's degree, professional practiceNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2028
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2028

From Clarke University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program/ and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Clarke University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”

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State board approval

“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Clarke University is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”

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Simulation

“Combined with hands-on experience through our high-fidelity simulator lab and clinical placements, you will graduate ready to pursue your career and goals.”

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Clinical placements

“Combined with hands-on experience through our high-fidelity simulator lab and clinical placements, you will graduate ready to pursue your career and goals.”

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