Drexel University

Drexel University is a private R1-level research university in Philadelphia. This comprehensive educational institution has its foundation on experiential learning.  Its College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) started as the Hahnemann Hospital Training School for Nurses. Currently, it has provided academic service for more than 100 years. Students in the CHNP can avail of the college’s state-of-the art facilities and equipment.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CO-OP) - This intensive BSN program is designed for a full-time study. To meet the varying needs of transfer and traditional students, several options are available in obtaining a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The said options are the BSN-Co-op 4-year and 5-year program. The former consists of one cooperative education with 6 months of work-related experience The latter, on the other hand, has three and 18 months, respectively.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) - This fast-track program allows completion of a BSN degree in just 11 months for a full-time study. Aside from five weekday day meetings, weekday evening and/or Saturday sessions may also be required. Coursework is in duration of 10-week terms.

RN to BSN Completion Program - This CCNE-accredited program is designed for individuals who possess a nursing diploma or associate degree. The program accepts up to 135 transfer credits. While enrolled in the program, students can also sub matriculate in the RN/BSN/MSN pathway. Upon program completion, graduates are conferred a BSN degree.

Master of Science in Nursing - Students taking up MSN degrees in Drexel University can choose from these specializations: Clinical Nurse Leader, Healthcare Simulation, Nursing Education, Leadership in Health Systems Management, Public Health Nursing, and Quality, Safety, and Risk Management in Healthcare. The first three concentrations are offered in an online delivery mode. Meanwhile, a Dual Degree for MSN and MBA with concentration in Leadership in Health Systems Management is also available. A bridge program is also offered for students with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees seeking to obtain an MSG degree. Lastly, an RN-BSN-MSN accelerated program is for registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees in another field other than nursing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice - This terminal degree in nursing places emphasis on evidence-based practice. A Nurse Anesthesia track (DNP-NA) is a full-time program which can be completed in 39 months. Program completion provides eligibility to sit in the national certification exam offered by the NBCRNA.

Ph.D. in Nursing - With foundation on research, this program prepares nurses for their roles as scholars and researchers in the healthcare industry. The program is designed for master’s-prepared students with advanced nursing preparation. It requires full-time study with an on-campus mode of delivery.

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

Degree types you can earn at Drexel University include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, 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, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Ph.D., 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 Drexel University ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #109. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.52%, giving the Drexel University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Drexel University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.52%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 6
• National Rank: 109

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