Stephen F Austin State University

SFA's first BSN students were accepted in 1981; their program prior was primarily an ADN education.  The school has since adopted a BSN and MSN curriculum.

The DeWitt School of Nursing provides students with a challenging educational experience in the classroom, lab and clinical settings. Graduates are trained to provide high-quality nursing care to patients and families.

Nursing students at SFA have many opportunities for learning outside the classroom. For instance, in addition to classes, nursing program members will get clinical rotations with your professors. These rotations happen at various medical facilities.

The RN-BSN program is 100% online and requires only 31 hours, less than many similar programs. Students can finish the program in less than a year with three options for a start date. Starting in September, you can graduate in August; starting in January, you can graduate in December; and starting in June, you can graduate in May. Part-time options are available to fit your needs as well.

The Master of Science in Nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus is designed to prepare nurses with an undergraduate degree in nursing for providing primary care. The curriculum is delivered online, and candidates must complete 46 credit hours and 720 minimum clinical hours.

Nursing school programs equip nurses with a Bachelor of Nursing degree to teach in various settings. Two days on campus for assessment are necessary, and the curriculum consists of 36 credit hours and 120 clinical hours that can be completed in your community or at the School of Nursing.

The nursing school at Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACME and COA.

Degree types you can earn at Stephen F Austin State University include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Texas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.53% and for BSN programs is 89.19%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 121 nursing schools in Texas, the nursing program at Stephen F Austin State University ranks #8 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #60. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.13%, giving the Stephen F Austin State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Stephen F Austin State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.13%
• Texas State Rank: 8
• National Rank: 60

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