Millikin University nursing

Decatur, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 79% / 100% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 79%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 100%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeDecaturApproved79% (2025, 19 first-time takers)
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RN, entry-level master’sDecaturApproved100% (2025, 3 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 712015: 672016: 692017: 692018: 422019: 572020: 672021: 892022: 792023: 742024: 55712014552024
Nursing completions at Millikin University by year, IPEDS. Down 23% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
201471
201567
201669
201769
201842
201957
202067
202189
202279
202374
202455
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree31
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Doctor's degree, professional practice14
Nursing Education 51.3203Master's degree8
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Doctor's degree, professional practice2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degreeNone reported
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practiceNone reported

Counts cover first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2031
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2031
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2031

From Millikin University’s nursing pages

Simulation

“The state-of-the-art facility opened in Spring 2024 and features the Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center , Health Assessment Lab, a collaborative graduate learning space and various office spaces.”

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Clinical placements

“Performance Learning opportunities across multiple clinical affiliations ensure your student experiences exceed national guidelines.”

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Admission

“Completion of internship application, personal essay, and 2 references by application deadline”

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