North Park University nursing

Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89% / 93% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 89%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 93%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeChicagoApproved89% (2025, 53 first-time takers)
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RN, entry-level master’sChicagoApproved93% (2025, 54 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree51
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degree15
Nursing Science 51.3808Master's degree10
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice1
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2029
CCNEMaster'sFall 2034
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2034
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateFall 2034

From North Park University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at North Park 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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Simulation

“Our state-of-the-art facilities give students access to cutting-edge technology, instrumentation, and simulation, including a nursing simulation lab, a cadaver lab, and smart labs.”

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Clinical placements

“You’ll complete eight clinical rotations with corresponding courses in fundamentals, adult, obstetrics, psychology, pediatrics, community health, and precepted experiences at healthcare facilities including Endeavor Health and Lurie Children’s Hospital.”

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Admission

“Prerequisite Courses Transcripts must show completion of the following prerequisite courses, with a grade of “C” or higher: Nursing Research”

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