Eastern University nursing
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 94.74% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Wayne | Full | 94.74% (2025, 38 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 40 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
6 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Kimberly SharpAssociate Dean of Nursing
- Carole LorupAssistant Professor, Nursing
- Maria A. MarzianoAssistant Professor and Clinical Instr...
- Ashley OverbyLecturer, Clinical Liaison & Coordinat...
- David SharpProfessor of Nursing
- Christina JacksonProfessor Emerita
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Eastern University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at the Eastern University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.”
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State board approval
“The baccalaureate program in nursing is fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing .”
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NCLEX
“Combined 1st-attempt pass rate for all 2024 NCLEX candidates: 93%”
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Simulation
“Nursing Resource & Simulation Lab | Eastern University”
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Clinical placements
“All clinical partners are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for student participation in clinical rotations.”
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