DeSales University

DeSales University is a Catholic institution of higher education in Center Valley. The university houses an advanced simulation technology. In terms of student to faculty ratio, it has an impressive number of 13:1. Moreover, the Division of Nursing’s baccalaureate, master’s, DNP and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are CCNE-accredited.

Nursing — Data Analytics, Applied AI Track, BSN - This four-year program combines data analytics/applied AI concentration with the nursing degree. This prepares students for governing data ethically for patient care outcome improvement. Among the courses included in the curriculum are Intro to Data Analytics and AI, Applied AI Platforms and Projects, and Databases and Data Visualization.

Nursing: Accelerated BSN 15-month 2nd Degree, BSN - Individuals with non-nursing baccalaureate degree can obtain a BSN in as few as 15 months through this flexible and accelerated program. The curriculum is similar to that of the traditional BSN program, with graduates also eligible to sit in the NCLEX-RN.

Nursing: Accelerated Direct-Entry BSN+MSN (Accelerated BSN Plus), BSN, MSN - Qualified students can enroll in three MSN courses (while in the BSN program) providing direct-entry into the MSN program. This allows for a faster completion of an MSN degree. Graduation from the program provides eligibility to sit in the NCLEX-RN.

Nursing: Full-Time Major (BSN), BSN - This four-year program provides experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for their roles as registered nurses. Curriculum includes topics such as mental health, pharmacology, and nutrition. Capstone clinical is required in the senior year. Meanwhile, a part-time evening/weekend option for BSN program is also available.

MSN Degree Programs - Several tracks for MSN are offered at DeSales University. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program is conducted through in-class, online, or hybrid format with full-time and part-time study options. The same format and study options are available for the MSN in Forensic Nursing with Certification in Investigative Forensic track.

Dual Degree MSN Programs - For students wanting to obtain another degree while working their way through MSN, they can enroll in the MSN + MBA: Nursing and Business Administration Dual Degree or the MSN + MSIS: Data Analytics Dual Degree, MSN + MSIS. The curriculum is a blend of theoretical knowledge and application.

Nurse Practitioner Programs - Offered in full-time and part-time study options, the nurse practitioner programs at DeSales University provides eligibility to sit in the respective certification exams. The offered tracks are: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Family/Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Coursework delivery is through an online or hybrid/Flex format.

BSN- DNP Degree Programs - Baccalaureate-prepared nurses can complete their master’s coursework while concurrently working towards their DNP degree. This allows for a fast and flexible degree completion. The degree can be completed in 15 semesters for a full-time study. Available tracks for this BSN-DNP option are: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

DNP + MBA: Doctor of Nursing Practice - Students can also simultaneously earn a DNP and MBA degree through this program. Because of the program’s flexible program, students can continue working while pursuing studies. Options for full-time or part-time study are also available. Tracks for this DNP+ MBA program are Clinical Leadership and Executive Leadership.

Doctor of Nursing Practice - This fast and flexible program allows DNP completion in just 7 or 10 semesters for a full-time and part-time study, respectively. The program has an annual start every August, with weekend on-campus residency. Available tracks are in Clinical Leadership and Executive Leadership.

The nursing school at DeSales University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at DeSales University include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family 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 Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Pennsylvania, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 88.56% and for BSN programs is 90.79%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 93 nursing schools in Pennsylvania, the nursing program at DeSales University ranks #9 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #158. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.86%, giving the DeSales University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for DeSales University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.86%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 9
• National Rank: 158

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