Accreditation

Accreditation is a hallmark of educational quality and we are proud to share our credentials below.

 

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master of science in nursing degree programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs at the University of Pennsylvania are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through June 30, 2034. https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs and the Master’s of Science Nurse Practitioner programs are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Mailing address: State Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program is approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The completion DNP degree and distance education options were approved in June 2016. Mailing address: 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603. Main number: (224) 275-9130; email: accreditation@coacrna.org.

Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Nurse Midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). Currently, the Nurse-Midwifery Program has a reaccreditation status through February 2032. Mailing address: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) c/o American College of Nurse-Midwives, Suite 1230, 8403 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Pass Rates

Pass rates reflect the educational quality and rigor of our programs, and we are proud to share our student outcomes.

Below is each program’s certification first time pass rate for 2023:

Pre-Licensure

NCLEX-RN 2022-2023: 96%

Graduate

Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP: 100%

Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP: 96%

Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Post-Graduate Certificate: 96%

Family NP: 91%

Neonatal NP: 100%

Neonatal NP Post-Graduate Certificate: 100%

Pediatric Acute Care NP: 90%

Pediatric Primary Care NP: 81%

Psychiatric Mental Health NP: 100%

Women’s Health/Gender-Related NP: 100%

DNP Nurse Anesthesia: 85%

Nurse-Midwifery:
Overall Pass Rate 2021: 100%
Overall Pass Rate 2022: 100%
Overall Pass Rate 2023: 100%

The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) requires the program to publicize rates of AMCB certification within one year of graduation for all students in each cohort graduating in the past three years.

For more info, please contact our Admissions office.

Disclosure on Credential Recognition

Penn Nursing’s online programs are offered by the University of Pennsylvania, an institution of higher education authorized to confer degrees and certificates conferring academic credit under applicable laws of the United States. Students who are interested in participating in the program from countries other than the United States are advised that each jurisdiction may have its own laws and regulations governing online educational programs, and some jurisdictions may not recognize course credit or an online degree awarded by the University as satisfying local requirements for professional licensure, employment qualification, or other purposes. Before enrolling in this program, prospective students should investigate their jurisdiction’s treatment of foreign online programs to ensure that participation in this program will meet their objectives.

Questions about the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s accreditation may be submitted to the accrediting organizations listed above either in writing by mail or via their websites. Copies of reports will be made available upon request to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.