BOMCedar Crest College nursing
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 100% · ACEN and CCNE and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Allentown | Full | 100% (2025, 47 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 67 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 10 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 5 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | 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 | Bachelor's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Postbaccalaureate 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
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Master's Accredited | Fall 2032 |
| ACEN | Baccalaureate Accredited | Fall 2032 |
| CCNE | Master's | Fall 2033 |
| CCNE | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Fall 2033 |
| CCNE | Post-Graduate APRN Certificate | Fall 2033 |
| COA | Doctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level) | Doctor of Nursing Practice (Completion) Continued Accreditation | October 2033 |
From Cedar Crest College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Cedar Crest College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
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Simulation
“Hands-on, free access 20 hours a day to all the tech in our amazing simulation lab.”
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Clinical placements
“That means you’ll complete your first two semesters 100% online before finishing your degree in the Lehigh Valley, taking full advantage of our state-of-the-art simulation lab and your clinical placements.”
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Admission
“All BSN courses must be completed prior to application deadline.”
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