School of Nursing Celebrates Re-accreditation, NCLEX Pass Rates

SALISBURY, MD---The reputation of Salisbury University’s School of Nursing – and its graduates – has been reaffirmed statewide and nationally.

SU nursing students again achieved the highest pass rates of all University System of Maryland (USM) campuses on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). Their first-time pass rates were a nearly perfect 98.8 percent for 2017-18, based on Maryland Board of Nursing data. 

SU’s School of Nursing also recently received re-accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for each of its four programs (B.S., M.S., D.N.P., and post-graduate advanced practice registered nurse certificate). Each was for the full period of 10 years and there were no compliance concerns.

“This reaffirmation of program quality makes it clear why SU students are able to keep the top spot among USM institutions in the NCLEX pass rate and in other important outcomes,” said Dr. Karen Olmstead, interim provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. “I am extremely grateful to the nursing faculty for all their hard work, expertise and leadership on behalf of our nursing students and programs.”

Dr. Jeffrey Willey, director of the School of Nursing, added: “SU has the highest 10-year average pass rate of all USM institutions on the licensure examination, and we are very proud of our students for their continued success.”

SU’s nursing programs expanded into a School of Nursing this fall, as part of the campus’ new College of Health and Human Services. The revamped organizational structure is designed to foster inter-professional collaboration for students across disciplines, and help SU continue to best meet the workforce needs of the state and region in the growing fields of health and human services.

For more information, call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu.