BOMMercyhurst University nursing
Erie, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 70.73% / 75% / 100% · CNEA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate in Science Nursing Program | Erie | Provisional | 70.73% (2025, 41 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN Nursing Program | Erie | Provisional | 75% (2025, 4 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Practical Nursing Program | Erie | Full | 100% (2025, 13 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 46 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 6 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 5 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CNEA | Practical/Vocational Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From May 31, 2022 to May 31, 2028 | Fall 2027 |
| CNEA | Associate Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From May 31, 2022 to May 31, 2028 | Fall 2027 |
| CNEA | Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From May 31, 2022 to May 31, 2028 | Fall 2027 |
| CNEA | Master's Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From May 31, 2022 to May 31, 2028 | Fall 2027 |
From Mercyhurst University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Mercyhurst University Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation , located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037.”
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State board approval
“The program is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing and consists of a minimum of 121 credits.”
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Simulation
“Our simulation suite contains high-fidelity mannequins, debriefing rooms, video-recording equipment, and medical equipment that closely mimic the clinical environment.”
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Clinical placements
“We believe students should be engaged in nursing education during their entire academic program, which is why BSN students begin taking nursing classes their first semester and start clinical rotations during their freshman year.”
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