BOMWilliam Penn University nursing
Oskaloosa, Iowa · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 50% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN | 50% (2025, 18 first-time takers) Board source |
The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 21 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Bachelor's degree | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2029 |
From William Penn University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate program at William Penn 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
“The William Penn University RN-BSN Program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”
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Simulation
“Manage the college’s skills laboratory and simulation center”
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Clinical placements
“Coordinate clinical sites, faculty assignments, orientation, and class scheduling”
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Admission
“Complete a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), with a score of 63 The TEAS test can be taken up to five times, with remediation on each attempt.”
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