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University of Pennsylvania nursing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 91.46% · CCNE and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Philadelphia | Full | 91.46% (2025, 199 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s School of Nursing | Philadelphia | Initial | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 430 |
| 2015 | 465 |
| 2016 | 507 |
| 2017 | 526 |
| 2018 | 505 |
| 2019 | 504 |
| 2020 | 587 |
| 2021 | 596 |
| 2022 | 530 |
| 2023 | 469 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 194 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 51.3812 | Master's degree | 102 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 49 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Master's degree | 37 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 27 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 24 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 20 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 15 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 51.3807 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Women's Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 5 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 51.3999 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 51.3812 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Bachelor's degree | None reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
138 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $167.2m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov. The 12 largest are shown.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60.0m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 1999-07-01 to 2029-04-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $8.7m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 1999-06-01 to 2029-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $7.4m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2007-07-01 to 2029-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $6.7m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2014-09-15 to 2027-01-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.6m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 1998-05-01 to 2019-08-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.6m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2015-09-25 to 2026-11-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.1m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2011-04-01 to 2023-02-28 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.1m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2015-05-01 to 2024-05-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.8m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2022-09-16 to 2027-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.4m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2020-07-27 to 2025-05-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.4m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2019-01-23 to 2024-11-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $3.2m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2023-09-22 to 2027-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
Faculty
5 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Research CentersFaculty Research Interests
- Innovation AcceleratorFaculty Innovation Rounds
- Heath D. SchmidtPhDProfessor of Nursing
- Sara F. JacobyPhD, MPH, MSN, FAANAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Adriana PerezPhD, ANP-BC, FAANAssociate Professor of Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From University of Pennsylvania’s nursing pages
Simulation
“Penn Nursing worked with the Educational Pipeline Program, facilitated by the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, to bring high school students to the nursing simulation lab for hands-on activities and education about health care careers.”
nursing.upenn.edu
Clinical placements
“We have options to go part-time or full-time and do clinical rotations in a variety of areas especially if they are closer to home.”
nursing.upenn.edu
Admission
“All prerequisite courses must be completed by June 15th of the enrollment year from a regionally accredited institution and have a grade of a C or higher.”
nursing.upenn.edu
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