Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- State-of-the-art facilities
- 100% NCLEX pass rate for two straight years
- Expert faculty & student support
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree provides the foundation for a successful nursing career, blending academic excellence with hands-on training. Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s BSN program prepares graduates to provide patient-centered care and address complex healthcare challenges.
Jennifer Haraschak ’93 ’00 MSN ’21
I chose Alvernia due to their great track record for producing strong nurses and the flexibility that allowed me to arrange my learning schedule through dedication, and perseverance.
Career Options
An undergraduate degree in Nursing is the foundation for a wide range of advanced studies and career options, including:
- Administration
- Education
- Health Coaching
- Law
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Informatics
- Nutrition and Fitness
- Occupational Health
100% NCLEX Pass Rate
In 2025, for the second straight year, the program achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for its pre-licensure nursing students. This significant milestone highlights the university’s continued dedication to preparing highly skilled nursing professionals ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare.
Colleges of Distinction Honor
In addition to the NCLEX success, Alvernia’s nursing programs have again been honored by the Colleges of Distinction. The recognition celebrates the university’s dedication to delivering high-quality, student-centered education. Alvernia's nursing program continues to stand out for its hands-on learning experiences, high student satisfaction, and strong graduate outcomes. The BSN program was also recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as a top-600 program in the country.
Fast-Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners is projected to grow by 36 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Ë®¹ûÅÉ 32,200 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage in those professions in 2025 was $134,920.
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John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing
The John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing features the state-of-the-art, interprofessional Healthcare Simulation Center. The 55,000-square-foot space has expanded classrooms and laboratories dedicated to interprofessional training, fundamentals skills, health assessment, standardized patient simulations and a specialized resuscitation quality intervention area. Faculty and lab coordinators' offices, dedicated meeting areas and conference rooms are also incorporated throughout the space.
