BOMUniversity of Dubuque nursing
Dubuque, Iowa · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 89.47% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN | 89.47% (2025, 19 first-time takers) Board source |
The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2034 |
From University of Dubuque’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree in nursing at the University of Dubuque is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).”
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State board approval
“The University of Dubuque's baccalaureate degree in nursing is also approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“100% NCLEX RN pass rate on first attempt 7 of last 9 years; 100% pass rate for 2024 graduates who have tested.”
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Simulation
“Students and faculty at UD are active in the skills and simulation labs and in patient care settings.”
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Clinical placements
“Committed inpatient and community-based clinical partners.”
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