BOMBowie State University nursing
Bowie, Maryland · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 95% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | 95% (2025, 20 first-time takers) Board source |
The Maryland board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Bachelor's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Bowie State University’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The Bachelor of Science program in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc. and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.”
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Simulation
“You’ll gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab within a new learning center and internships in award-winning facilities to graduate with the knowledge to be an exceptional nurse and an asset to the entire field.”
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Admission
“Transfer applicants must also successfully complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ), which is required to be taken on BSU’s campus through University Testing Services.”
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