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Purdue University Northwest nursing
Hammond, Indiana · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 85.9% · ACEN accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sOther nursingRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 85.9%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Traditional BSN | Hammond | Full Accreditation | 85.9% (2025, 128 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 847 |
| 2018 | 693 |
| 2019 | 838 |
| 2020 | 698 |
| 2021 | 633 |
| 2022 | 713 |
| 2023 | 581 |
| 2024 | 439 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Bachelor's degree | 214 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 132 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 88 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Purdue University Northwest’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”
pnw.edu
Clinical placements
“Semester 4 You will demonstrate practice-ready qualities during your final clinical rotations.”
pnw.edu
Admission
“Baccalaureate degree in any major from an accredited institution completed by semester prior to application deadline.”
pnw.edu
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