Clarke University nursing
Dubuque, Iowa · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 91.67% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-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 level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 20 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 11 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
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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