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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale nursing
Carbondale, Illinois · Public. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 85% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 85%
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) | Carbondale | Approved | 85% (2025, 61 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 45 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2026 |
From Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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Clinical placements
“Students may be required to purchase and develop an account within a clinical management system for clinical placement.”
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Admission
“Once accepted, work with academic advisement to ensure completion of the prerequisite courses.”
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