BOMNorthern Kentucky University nursing
Highland Heights, Kentucky · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 100% · CCNE and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Highland Heights | Approved | 100% (2025, 84 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 625 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 239 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 99 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 72 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2030 |
| CCNE | Master's | Fall 2030 |
| CCNE | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Fall 2033 |
| CCNE | Post-Graduate APRN Certificate | Fall 2030 |
| COA | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Entry Level) | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for CRNAs (Completion) Continued Accreditation | October 2032 |
From Northern Kentucky University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, postgraduate APRN certificate and Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Northern Kentucky University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)”
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State board approval
“The Northern Kentucky University BSN nursing programs are approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing ( www.kbn.ky.gov ).”
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Simulation
“You’ll learn how to care for patients in different phases of the lifespan and in a variety of health care settings, with hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art simulation center.”
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Clinical placements
“Participate in immersive clinical placements starting in the first semester”
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Admission
“Session Program Start Date Application Deadline Document Deadline Registration Deadline Payment Due”
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