Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is a SACSCOC-accredited, leading Catholic educational institution. Its School of Nursing aims to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for healthcare through its engaged learning approach. Aside from its innovative programs, FranU has a Simulated Environment Teaching Hospital (SETH) for interdisciplinary case study engagement. Its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program received a Continuing Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN),

 Pre-Licensure Nursing (BSN) – This program uses a blend of arts and sciences foundation with laboratory and clinical experiences to prepare students for evidence-based nursing care. Clinical experiences take place in various settings ranging from clinical, community care centers, and acute care hospitals. The program aims to produce at least 80% NCLEX-RN passing rate in the first attempt with an employment rate of 90% within 12 months of graduation.

Online RN-BSN Program - This program is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who would like to pursue a BSN degree. In as fast as 12 months, RNs can gain their BSN degree and be ready for more career and educational advancement. It is delivered 100% online, with courses which can be taken based on schedule, to cater to the working RNs. Up to 90 transfer credits are available for this program. Admission requirements include a CCNE-ACEN accredited diploma/associate degree, and an active and unexpired RN license.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Accelerated – In just 16 months, this accelerated program allows graduates of non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn their BSN degree. It aims to develop self-directed nurse generalists capable of providing evidence-based health care by building on the student’s foundation knowledge in the sciences and arts.

The nursing school at Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by .

Degree types you can earn at Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Louisiana, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.28% and for BSN programs is 91.12%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 27 nursing schools in Louisiana, the nursing program at Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #8. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 99.01%, giving the Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Fransciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 99.01%
• Louisiana State Rank: 1
• National Rank: 8

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