Lackawanna College nursing
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 91.67% · CNEA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Nursing Program | Scranton | Full | 91.67% (2025, 24 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 4 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Lackawanna College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Lackawanna College’s Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing-Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation and has full approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.”
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State board approval
“Lackawanna College’s Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing-Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation and has full approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“Lackawanna College’s Associate of Science in Nursing Degree pass rate for first-time test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is 92.31% for 2025.”
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Simulation
“Lackawanna College’s state-of-the-art simulation lab will prepare students to make clinical judgments relating to various levels of stress in healthcare environments.”
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Clinical placements
“Q: Where do Lackawanna nursing students complete clinical rotations?”
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Admission
“Along with these prerequisite courses, the nursing degree application requires the following:”
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