Carlow University nursing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93.81% / 52.94% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 93.81%Practical nursing NCLEX 52.94%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Department of Nursing | Pittsburgh | Full | 93.81% (2025, 97 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Practical Nursing Program | Pittsburgh | Provisional | 52.94% (2025, 17 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 86 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 43 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 14 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 10 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Carlow University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Our CCNE-accredited RN-BSN program is recognized for graduating quality nurses who can lead in their field of practice.”
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Clinical placements
“Rooted in the values of the Sisters of Mercy, the program supports service-driven scholarship in collaboration with academic and clinical partners.”
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