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Elmhurst University nursing
Elmhurst, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 77% / 83% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 77%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 83%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree *ACCL (Accelerated BSN Program; generic program also offered) | Elmhurst | Approved | 77% (2025, 102 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s *ACCL | Elmhurst | Approved | 83% (2025, 78 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 111 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 155 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 115 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 104 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Bachelor's degree | None reported |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
12 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Marissa FicoInterim Director of Simulation
- Julie GlendenningMSN, APN-BC, CHPN, WCCAssistant Professor and Director of RN-BSN Partnerships
- Becky HulettDNP, R.N., CNLAssociate Professor
- Sarah KatulaPh.D., APN-BCAssociate Professor
- Jessica LambersonDNP, RNC-OB, CNL
- Michael LyskawkaMSN, R.N., CPNVisiting Lecturer, Nursing
- Sandra McCormickAssociate Professor
- Laura E. MinarichDNP, CNL, FNP-C
- Crystal PaunanDNP, CNE
- Kathleen H. ScanlonDNP, R.N.Associate Professor
- Kristin SciuttoMSN, R.N., CNL, CCRNAssistant Professor
- Laury WestburyEd.D., R.N., CHSE, CNOR, RN-BC (NI), RNFAAssistant Professor and Chair
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Elmhurst University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The master’s degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.”
elmhurst.edu
NCLEX
“100% of the Class of 2024 Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice graduates passed the NCLEX on the first try .”
elmhurst.edu
Simulation
“Get hands-on practical experience at our state-of-the-art Simulation Center.”
elmhurst.edu
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