Bradley University nursing

Peoria, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 93%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
*ACCL (Accelerated BSN Program; generic program also offered)
PeoriaApproved93% (2025, 74 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree91
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degree38
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice18
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate10
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Master's degree4
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree3
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificate1
Nursing Education 51.3203Bachelor's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Education 51.3203Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Administration 51.3802Bachelor's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2030
CCNEMaster'sFall 2030
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2030
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateFall 2030

From Bradley University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Bradley’s Nursing Programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA .”

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Simulation

“Use Lyceum, Epic’s student training platform, in the classroom, skills lab, and simulation labs”

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Clinical placements

“Build digital confidence and decrease the learning curve before your first clinical rotation”

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