Northampton Community College

Founded in 1967, Northampton Community College is a two-year public college with three campuses—Bethlehem, Monroe, and Fowler Southside Center. Moreover, the college has state-of-the-art facilities and class sizes are small to provide individualized attention to students. Individuals interested in nursing can enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing or LPN programs. The former has an accreditation from ACEN and an approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program - With 3-semester completion, this 43-credit program is designed for students seeking entry into the nursing profession as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The required 43 credits are divided into 16 and 27 credits for general education courses and nursing courses, respectively. Program graduates are eligible to sit in the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Associate Degree Nursing Program - This 71-credit Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed for individuals seeking a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). With program completion as few as four semesters, students are equipped with the competencies needed for nursing practice. Hands-on experiences through laboratory, clinicals, and simulations are part of the curriculum. Working individuals can still enroll in the program since an evening/weekend schedule is also offered. Graduates are eligible to sit in the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and practice as entry-level nurses. Students interested in pursuing a BSN degree can have a seamless transition in four-year institutions offering a BSN degree, made possible through the college’s various articulation agreements. These educational institutions include but are not limited to: Bloomsburg University, DeSales University, and Moravian College.

The nursing school at Northampton Community College is a public institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN.

Degree types you can earn at Northampton Community College include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree and Practical Nursing 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 Northampton Community College ranks #8 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #255. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 90.50%, giving the Northampton Community College an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Northampton Community College

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 90.50%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 8
• National Rank: 255

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