Rivier University nursing
Nashua, New Hampshire · Private nonprofit. Associate's, Master's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 96.34% / 84.48% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate | Nashua | 96.34% (2023, 82 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree | Nashua | 84.48% (2023, 116 first-time takers) Board source |
The New Hampshire board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 127 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Bachelor's degree | 117 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 69 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 12 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 51.3999 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Rivier University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“They also hold key leadership roles in regional and national organizations, such as the NH Nurse Practitioner Association , NH Nurses Association Government Affairs Commission , Association of Public Health Nurses , and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”
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NCLEX
“Graduates of Rivier’s BSN program who sat for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) from 2020-24 achieved an average pass rate of 93.48% for first-time test takers.”
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Simulation
“Center features include six simulation labs and assessment areas, two classrooms, a lecture hall, a suite of nursing administrative and faculty offices, and several areas for faculty-student collaboration.”
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