University of Scranton

Founded in 1888, University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit University named after its location. The university has several accreditations from various accrediting agencies. In fact, its Department of Nursing has several programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The said department has a strong clinical focus with personalized attention for its students.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - With 127.5 credits required, this program provides eligibility to sit in the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. The curriculum includes nursing and liberal arts courses. Simulations conducted at the university’s state-of-the-art laboratories start as early as the sophomore year. Students are prepared for patient-centered care and evidence-based nursing care provision. They are also able to use informatics in the practice of their profession.

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - The Family Nurse Practitioner track at University of Scranton is offered as a master’s degree or a post-master’s certificate program. The former is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses which requires 36-credits. Meanwhile, the latter is for masters-prepared nurses, and requires 27 credits. Students are fully-equipped to provide direct patient care. Whether it is the certificate program or the master’s degree program, a clinical practicum of 875 hours is required

Executive Nurse Leadership (MSN) - This 30-credit program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses seeking an MSN degree. Students are prepared to function as leaders in the ever-changing healthcare climate. A capstone experience of 125-clock hour executive nurse leadership practicum is required in the program.

Post-Master's -- Leadership (DNP) - With a hybrid coursework delivery, this 30-credit full-time program can be completed in 21 months. It is designed for master’s-prepared nurses seeking a DNP in Leadership degree.  For each of the five semesters, students are expected to take six credits (two courses). Aside from the full-time study availability, a part-time option is also offered.

Nurse Anesthesia (DNP) - Baccalaureate-prepared nurses can obtain their DNP in Nurse Anesthesia through this 83-credit program. With 36 months completion, this rigorous program is designed to be taken full-time. Combination of simulation, didactic coursework, and clinical experiences are utilized in order to prepare students to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

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

Degree types you can earn at University of Scranton include Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, 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 University of Scranton ranks #12 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #182. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.22%, giving the University of Scranton an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Scranton

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.22%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 12
• National Rank: 182

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