Duquesne University nursing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Master's, Doctorate, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 96.36% · CCNE accredited.
Master'sDoctorateOther nursingRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.36%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Pittsburgh | Full | 96.36% (2025, 220 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Bachelor's degree | 209 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 47 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 13 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 10 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 9 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 7 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Post-master's certificate | 7 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| 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 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Duquesne University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Announcement of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Visit”
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State board approval
“Our programs are fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.”
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Simulation
“Clinical Associate Professor, Director Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Director of Advance Practice Simulation Pedagogy and Scholarship for the Joanne Barkett-Conway Simulation Center”
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