University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Department of Nursing under its College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions provides hands-on experience for a world-class quality education. UL Lafayette is named after its location, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Nursing (Pre-Licensure BSN) - This four-year pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has a total of 120 credit hours. It provides students with a blend of clinical practice, nursing theory and leadership to enrich their academic experience and prepare them for careers as a registered nurse. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).

RN to BSN Online - For registered nurses who possess a diploma or associate degree, a BSN degree can be obtained in just 12 months through this RN to BSN program. This 30-credit hour accelerated and flexible program is offered online with 8-week courses to cater working individuals. Students will have access to an Academic Success Hub online community and specialize online orientation. Online library services and tutoring, as well as 24/7 technical support is also available. This program is CCNE-accredited. Moreover, qualified students can avail of financial aid.

Master of Science in Nursing - For students who would like to advance their practice in various health care settings, UL Lafayette offers three concentration tracks for the CCNE-accredited MSN program—Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum focuses on providing evidence-based healthcare in various settings. Aside from this program’s full approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, it is also offered in affiliation with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (ICMSN).

Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing - UL Lafayette is the only university in Louisiana which offers this Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing. It is a 12- credit hour program which consists of 4-credit hour clinical experiences and 8-credit hour online classes. It can be completed in six months.

Doctor of Nursing Practice – DNP - Two entry paths are available for this program—the BSN and the Post-Master’s DNP option. Master’s level clinical hours completion should be in Louisiana for the former path. The curriculum places emphasis on evidence-based practice to prepare program graduates to become advanced practice nurses or nurse executives.

The nursing school at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Louisiana at Lafayette include Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, Pre-Licensure 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #31. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.71%, giving the University of Louisiana at Lafayette an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.71%
• Louisiana State Rank: 3
• National Rank: 31

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