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Accreditation

The baccalaureate nursing program at Norfolk State University in Norfolk Virginia is accredited by the:

  • Accreditation Commission for Educational in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Traditional Program is Continuing Accreditation.

NSU named One of top online nursing programs in virginia for 2023

NSU has been ranked one of the nation’s best schools for online healthcare degrees and certificates for 2023. Six percent of regionally accredited colleges and universities earned a ranking position. 

RENO, Nev. (PRWEB) September 19, 2022 – Norfolk State University has been named one of today’s best schools for online higher education in healthcare by EduMed.org. NSU’s online nursing programs have earned top honors for their overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success. 

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NCLEX- RN First Time Pass Rates:

Pre-Licensure Program Completion Rates:

Year Started

Year of 150% Completion Rate

Completion Rate

2016

2018

43%

2017

2019

62.5%

2018

2020

53.8%

2019 2021 TBD

 

NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rates:

Year

Pre-Licensure

Baccalaureate Program

National*

2019

92%

91.22%

2020

88.24%

90.29%

2021

88.24%

86.06%

*National NCLEX Statistics obtained from National Council of School Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

RN-BSN Completion Rates (Online)

Year Student Started the Program

Year of the 150% Completion Rate

Completion Rate

2018

July 2019

100%

2019

July 2020

100%

2020

July 2021

TBD