Accreditation
Our competitive nursing school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), and prepares graduates to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Students who successfully complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and pass the NCLEX exam may then become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This licensure allows graduates to practice professional nursing in health care systems across Washington State and seek reciprocal licensure nationwide.
Regional
Northwest University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
National Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Northwest University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Approval
Washington State Board of Nursing
NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are eligible to become registered nurses through the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rate (Baccalaureate Degree)
| Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Pass Rate | 95.35% | 97.22% | |
| National Average Pass Rate | 90.17% | 92.81% |
