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West Chester University of Pennsylvania nursing
West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.05% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.05%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Department of Nursing | West Chester | Full | 96.05% (2025, 76 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 155 |
| 2015 | 150 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2017 | 176 |
| 2018 | 221 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2020 | 162 |
| 2021 | 215 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2024 | 228 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 212 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 7 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
23 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Scott HeinerichsDean
- Cheryl GunterAssociate Dean
- Sojung KimChairperson
- Heather J. ForbesAssistant Professor
- Sarah MoreauDirector of Clinical Education
- Mareile A. KoenigProfessor Emerita
- Zeinab BabaAssociate Professor
- James BrennerChairperson | Professor
- Lorenzo CenaProfessor
- Sharon B. DeJoyAssociate Professor
- Heather EdelbuteProfessor
- Harry D. HoltAssociate Professor
- Tammy C. JamesProfessor
- Whitney J. KatiraiProfessor | Assistant Chair
- Erin KnightAssociate Professor
- Donald A. McCownProfessor
- Stacie MetzProfessor
- Nene OkunnaAssociate Professor
- Rebecca RichAssociate Professor
- Gopal SankaranProfessor
- Ramona StoneProfessor
- Chiwoneso Beverley TinagoProfessor
- Melanie VileAssociate Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington,”
wcupa.edu
NCLEX
“2 BSN program's impressive 97% retention rate and 95%+ NCLEX pass rate, ensuring you”
wcupa.edu
Admission
“Verification of completed prerequisite courses, which include Pathophysiology, Psychology,”
wcupa.edu
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