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
Graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN) to become licensed registered nurses. The Buntain School of Nursing program demonstrates strong and competitive NCLEX-RN pass rates.
To support student success, the curriculum includes a comprehensive NCLEX-RN preparation course integrated into the program, providing targeted review, practice testing, and exam-readiness strategies designed to help graduates confidently prepare for licensure.
NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rate (Baccalaureate Degree)
Average BSON Pass Rate for the last 3 years:
93%
Average National Pass Rate for the last 3 years:
90%
