BOMDeSales University nursing
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 92.68% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 92.68%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Division of Nursing | Center Valley | Full | 92.68% (2025, 82 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 90 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 28 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Master's degree | 5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 1 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From DeSales University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at DeSales University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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NCLEX
“The five-year average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for DeSales BSN programs is 92.27%, compared with 89.61% for Pennsylvania and 85.70% nationally (updated January 2026).”
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Simulation
“What is the Healthcare Simulation Center at DeSales?”
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Clinical placements
“How soon will I begin clinical rotations?”
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Admission
“Can I take some prerequisite courses before starting?”
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