Bucks County Community College nursing
Newtown, Pennsylvania · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 95.16% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 95.16%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Program | Newtown | Full | 95.16% (2025, 62 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Practical Nursing Program | Newton | Full | 100% (2025, 35 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 56 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2026 |
From Bucks County Community College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing .”
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Admission
“Our program uses the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS).”
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