Shepherd University

The nursing school at Shepherd University is a public institution located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 26 nursing schools in West Virginia, Shepherd University ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #252. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 88.18%, giving the Shepherd University an overall grade of B.

Nursing degrees offered at Shepherd University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.

Academic degree levels offered: Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in West Virginia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.94% and for BSN programs is 86.18%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.

Shepherd University Nursing at a Glance

• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 88.18%
• West Virginia State Rank: 2
• National Rank: 252
• Grade: B

Ranked Programs

• Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in West Virginia
• RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in West Virginia
• Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP

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