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Aurora University nursing
Aurora, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 82% / 79% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 79%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Aurora | Approved | 82% (2025, 161 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | Aurora | Approved | 79% (2025, 24 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2015 | 149 |
| 2016 | 173 |
| 2017 | 232 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2021 | 207 |
| 2022 | 158 |
| 2023 | 216 |
| 2024 | 192 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Aurora University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The master’s degree program in nursing at Aurora 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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Simulation
“Why join the community of AU nursing students: As an AU nursing student, you will discover passionate faculty, supportive cohorts, and state-of-the-art nursing and simulation labs that will prepare you to succeed as a nurse in a wide variety of settings.”
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Clinical placements
“You will apply those skills and gain hands-on experience as part of your clinical rotations, learning from experienced nursing faculty.”
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