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Saint Ambrose University nursing
Davenport, Iowa · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 84.38% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN; LPN-BSN | 84.38% (2025, 64 first-time takers) Board source |
The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 95 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Spring 2028 |
Faculty
2 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Amy TallmanMA
- Deb Frankie-LasherDC, BSN, RN
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Saint Ambrose University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Ambrose University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
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State board approval
“Additionally, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”
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Clinical placements
“Ambrose University is not currently approved in all states due to the nature and timeline of the clinical placement approval process.”
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Admission
“Complete the following prerequisite courses with a C grade or higher prior to admission to the Nursing Program.”
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