BOMSaint Francis University nursing
Loretto, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 96.15% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Health Science & Education | Loretto | Full | 96.15% (2025, 26 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 13 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Saint Francis University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Saint Francis University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).”
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State board approval
“The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing has officially approved the establishment of a new location of the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at UPMC Altoona, with the inaugural class set to begin in fall 2026.”
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NCLEX
“Our graduates consistently surpassed National Pass Rates, achieving an average score of over 90% on the NCLEX-RN Exam.”
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Simulation
“Key features of this facility include an enhanced simulation center, skills lab and the addition of a simulated apartment.”
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Clinical placements
“Work with simulated patients that bleed, take seizures, and even give birth; AND with real patients during clinical rotations.”
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Admission
“All non-nursing and nursing prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the professional phase of nursing which begins with NURS 322.”
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