Emporia State University

Founded in 1863, Emporia State University (ESU), is an education institution located in Emporia, Kansas. Its Department of Nursing under the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences utilizes a high-impact learning approach made possible with its hands-on experiences through simulation labs and clinical sites, and small class sizes. ESU’s nursing baccalaureate degree is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) and the Kansas Board of Regents.  Moreover, the said degree received a Continuing Accreditation as the latest decision from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). In terms of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) performance, ESU holds a record of 93% average for the past three years.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing This BSN program consists of 128-credit hours inclusive of 60 and 68 nursing and non-nursing credit hours respectively. Once admitted into the major, the nursing curriculum can then be completed in just two years. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN.

RN to BSN Online This ACEN-accredited track is one of the options to gain a BSN degree, designed specifically for registered nurses. It can be completed in just 12 months with online coursework for flexibility.

Online Master of Science in Nursing This 32-hour program is designed for career and professional improvement with three tracks of specialization. Students can either choose from these three tracks: Nursing Healthcare Management, Nursing Healthcare Education, and a blend of these. With courses facilitated online, this MSN program offers flexibility.

The nursing school at Emporia State University is a public institution located in Emporia, Kansas. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACME and COA.

Degree types you can earn at Emporia State University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in Kansas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 80.91% and for BSN programs is 85.82%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 43 nursing schools in Kansas, the nursing program at Emporia State University ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #177. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.20%, giving the Emporia State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Emporia State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.20%
• Kansas State Rank: 5
• National Rank: 177

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