McNeese State University nursing
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 97.62% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 97.62%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree College of Nursing | Lake Charles | Full | 97.62% (2024, 84 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 149 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 41 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 7 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From McNeese State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The McNeese State University College of Nursing and Health Professions announces that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will undergo a review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE ) as part of the accreditation process on September 29th-October 2nd, 2026.”
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NCLEX
“McNeese nursing students have a 98% passage rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam, and earn their licenses at a rate that far exceeds national and state averages.”
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