BOMDePaul University nursing
Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 87% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Chicago | Approved | Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | Chicago | Approved | 87% (2025, 121 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 153 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 36 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 2 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From DePaul University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a ACEN-,CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited nursing program.”
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NCLEX
“DePaul’s School of Nursing has a long history of successfully preparing students to pass the nursing licensure exam–with a NCLEX pass rate of 97% last year–helping ensure that you’ll be ready to work in a wide array of nursing practices.”
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Simulation
“DePaul recently invested more than $40 million in new College of Science and Health facilities and programs, including a fully renovated nursing simulation lab.”
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Clinical placements
“Our network of more than 75 clinical sites means you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience with a variety of patient populations and practice settings.”
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