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Alvernia University nursing
Reading, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN Program | Reading | Full | 100% (2025, 35 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 110 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 70 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Alvernia University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Alvernia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccrediation.org ).”
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State board approval
“Accreditation Statements The John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing has full approval from the PA State Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“In 2025, for the second straight year, the program achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for its pre-licensure nursing students.”
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Simulation
“The John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing provides hands-on experience, compassionate support, and real-world clinical training, including state-of-the-art simulation labs, personalized mentorship and experiential learning opportunities.”
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