Salem University nursing

Salem, West Virginia · Private for-profit. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 78.38% · CNEA accredited.

Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 78.38%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree
ADN program
SalemFull Approval
Board source
RN, associate degree
ADN Hybrid program
SalemFull Approval78.38% (2025, 37 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degree
LPN-ADN Hybrid program
SalemFull Approval
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree16
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree4
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree3

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEAAssociate Degree in Nursing
Initial Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2022 to October 31, 2028
Spring 2028
CNEABachelor's Degree in Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2023 to October 31, 2033
Spring 2033
CNEAMaster's Degree in Nursing
Initial Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2022 to October 31, 2028
Spring 2028

From Salem University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Nursing programs that are nationally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education, such as CNEA, ensure the public that their program is held to a common set of standards of quality across the United States.”

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NCLEX

“With a three-year average NCLEX pass rate of 93% and a 100% job placement rate , Salem graduates are exceptionally prepared to meet the demands of the healthcare industry, making them highly sought after by employers.”

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Clinical placements

“Students come to campus for in-person labs and complete hands-on clinical rotations with area healthcare facilities.”

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Admission

“Our associate degree in nursing program requires the completion of 66 semester credits (8 prerequisite courses and 11 core nursing courses).”

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