Messiah University

Messiah University is a private Christian educational institution in Mechanicsburg. This MSCHE-accredited university has an average class size of 20 and a student to faculty ratio of 12:1. In terms of accreditation, its nursing baccalaureate, master’s and DNP programs under the Department of Nursing are CCNE-accredited. This Department equips nurses for their roles within the context of Christian worldview and liberal education. Moreover, its baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing as well as its DNP program are CCNE-accredited.

Nursing (BSN) - With approximately 126-127 total credit units required, this BSN program prepares students for their nursing roles and for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.  The curriculum is delivered through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experiences within the Christian faith framework.

RN to BSN - Registered Nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) can obtain a BSN degree at Messiah University through the RN to BSN program. Coursework is offered completely online. On-site clinicals are also required which can be conducted at the student’s current place of employment. The nursing curriculum has its foundation on the arts and applied science to produce graduates who can provide compassionate nursing care with clinical excellence. Upon program completion, students will also earn six graduate credits which can be used for an advanced nursing degree at Messiah.

MSN - Students pursuing an MSN degree at Messiah can choose between these two tracks—Nurse Educator and Nursing Administration. The courses for these tracks are offered in sessions of 6, 8, 12 and 16 weeks. Coursework is delivered online. Moreover, both tracks also offer accelerated study plans for motivated students.

MSN MBA Dual Degree–Nursing Administration - With 56 credits required, students in this program can have dual degrees in MSN and MBA. The curriculum, which has 100% online coursework requires a clinical practicum of 180 hours. The program can be completed in four years with courses available in sessions of 6, 8, and 16 weeks.

DNP - Messiah also offers a DNP program with tracks in Nursing Leadership and Family Nurse Practitioner. The entry options for the said tracks are through post-master’s and post-BSN respectively. The Nursing Leadership track can be completed in as few as 2 years, with coursework delivered completely online. Meanwhile, the Family Nurse Practitioner track requires 1,215 clinical hours with full-time and part-time study options.

Non degree programs/certificates - Certificate programs for students of various educational backgrounds are available at Messiah University. Post-MSN prepared nurses develop their advanced leadership role knowledge through the 13-credit Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)- Nursing Administration. A 12-credit CAGS-Nursing Education is also offered for RNs with advanced degrees in nursing. Meanwhile, post-BSN certificates in Nursing Education and Nursing Management and Leadership are also available with 12 and 13 credits required, respectively.

The nursing school at Messiah University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Messiah University include Nursing Administration, Nursing Administration and 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, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP 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 Messiah University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #9. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 99.12%, giving the Messiah University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Messiah University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 99.12%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 1
• National Rank: 9

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