BOMWidener University nursing
Chester, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 85.71% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Chester | Full | 85.71% (2025, 154 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 198 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 18 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Widener University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Dwyer School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Program will host the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) from November 2-4, 2026 , when CCNE conducts its reaccreditation site visit for our Baccalaureate, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Post-Graduate Certificates.”
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Simulation
“You'll problem-solve clinical scenarios in our modern nursing sim lab , practice quick-thinking assessments in our annual disaster simulation event , and have opportunities to give back to the local community through Widener's Community Nursing Clinics .”
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Clinical placements
“When it's time for clinical rotations in your junior and senior years, you'll not only feel prepared—you'll get matched within our network of the region's top hospitals and health care facilities.”
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Admission
“Application Deadline and Matriculation Click to Open”
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