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Duke University nursing
Durham, North Carolina · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 91% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, entry-level master’s | Durham | Initial Approval | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Durham | Full Approval | 91% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 363 |
| 2015 | 440 |
| 2016 | 426 |
| 2017 | 569 |
| 2018 | 591 |
| 2019 | 506 |
| 2020 | 597 |
| 2021 | 597 |
| 2022 | 563 |
| 2023 | 664 |
| 2024 | 621 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 206 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 59 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 48 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | 47 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 43 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Master's degree | 35 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 21 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 20 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 20 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 19 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Master's degree | 16 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Master's degree | 12 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 11 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | 9 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 8 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 7 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 7 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Palliative Care Nursing 51.3819 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
Counts cover first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
86 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $136.5m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov. The 12 largest are shown.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $41.8m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2005-07-01 to 2030-07-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $21.5m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2017-09-15 to 2028-05-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $9.6m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2013-09-28 to 2018-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.5m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2017-07-01 to 2027-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $3.9m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2024-08-09 to 2025-05-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.7m | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2003-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $3.7m | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2022-07-01 to 2026-12-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $3.5m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2016-07-01 to 2023-03-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.4m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 1994-09-01 to 2017-12-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.4m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2021-03-15 to 2026-12-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.1m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2019-04-26 to 2024-08-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $2.8m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2023-05-19 to 2028-02-28 | National Institutes of Health |
From Duke University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Duke University School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).”
nursing.duke.edu
Simulation
“Over the course of four full-time semesters on campus, you’ll collaborate with expert faculty, utilize high-fidelity simulation labs, and gain hands-on experience through diverse local and global clinical placements.”
nursing.duke.edu
Clinical placements
“Over the course of four full-time semesters on campus, you’ll collaborate with expert faculty, utilize high-fidelity simulation labs, and gain hands-on experience through diverse local and global clinical placements.”
nursing.duke.edu
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