BOMNorth Park University nursing
Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89% / 93% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Chicago | Approved | 89% (2025, 53 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | Chicago | Approved | 93% (2025, 54 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 154 |
| 2016 | 143 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 150 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 51 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 15 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
1 federal award under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $0. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1973-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
From North Park University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at North Park 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
“Our state-of-the-art facilities give students access to cutting-edge technology, instrumentation, and simulation, including a nursing simulation lab, a cadaver lab, and smart labs.”
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Clinical placements
“You’ll complete eight clinical rotations with corresponding courses in fundamentals, adult, obstetrics, psychology, pediatrics, community health, and precepted experiences at healthcare facilities including Endeavor Health and Lurie Children’s Hospital.”
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Admission
“Prerequisite Courses Transcripts must show completion of the following prerequisite courses, with a grade of “C” or higher: Nursing Research”
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