Purdue University Northwest nursing

Hammond, Indiana · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 85.9% · ACEN accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sOther nursingRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 85.9%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
Traditional BSN
HammondFull Accreditation85.9% (2025, 128 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Bachelor's degree214
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree132
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree88
Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813Post-master's certificate3
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate2
Nursing Education 51.3203Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Administration 51.3802Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practiceNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENBaccalaureate
Accredited
Fall 2027
ACENMaster's
Accredited
Fall 2027
ACENClinical Doctorate
Accredited
Fall 2027

From Purdue University Northwest’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”

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Clinical placements

“Semester 4 You will demonstrate practice-ready qualities during your final clinical rotations.”

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Admission

“Baccalaureate degree in any major from an accredited institution completed by semester prior to application deadline.”

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