Nursing

Whether you’re new to the field of nursing or you're a seasoned professional, La Roche University offers convenient programs for you to move ahead in your career.

Nursing Department

At La Roche University, we prepare students to serve as professional nurses in diverse settings, including hospitals, home health, education, and public health.

With award-winning faculty, immersive clinical experiences, and degree options at every level including, our RN-BSN Completion, Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master's Certificate,  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), La Roche provides a strong foundation for lifelong success in the nursing profession.

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• Nursing Programs Student Outcomes

• Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN)
  ELMSN NCLEX-RN® pass rates:
  

  • First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate as reported by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, annual report period October 1 to September 30.
    • 2023–2024: 93.55%
    • 2022–2023: 86.81%
    • 2021–2022: 86.96%
     

  Completion Rates:
  

  • Percentage of students completing program of study on time
    • 2023-2024: 78.90%
    • 2022-2023: 80.13%
    • 2021-2022: 80.36%* (completion rate 150% of program length or 7 semesters
      (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)
     

  Job Placement Rates:
  

  • Percentage of graduates who, within 1 year, are employed in a position for which the nursing program prepared them
    • 2023-2024: 98.48%
    • 2022-2023: 100%
    • 2021-2022: 100%
      (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)
     
• RN-BSN Completion
  Completion Rates:
  

  • Percentage of students completing program of study on time
    • 2023-2024: 100%
    • 2022-2023: No Data Available
    • 2021-2022: No Data Available
      (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)
     

  Job Placement Rates:
  

  • Percentage of graduates who, within 1 year, are employed in a position for which the nursing program prepared them
    • 2023-2024: No Data Available
    • 2022-2023: No Data Available
    • 2021-2022: No Data Available
      (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)
     
• Master of Science in Nursing
  Completion Rates:
  

  • Percentage of students completing the program of study on time
    • 2023-2024: 100%
    • 2022-2023: 100%
    • 2021-2022: 100%*
      *(completion rate 150% of program length or 7 semesters)
      (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)

  
  Job Placement Rates:
  

  • Percentage of graduates who, within 1 year, are employed in a position for which the nursing program prepared them
    • 2023-2024: 100%
    • 2022-2023: 100%
    • 2021-2022: 100%
    • (Academic Year includes students graduating in December, May, and August)
• Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate Program
  FNP Certification Pass Rates:
  

  • Data Pending

  
  Completion Rates:
  

  • Data Pending

  
  Job Placement Rates:
  

  • Data Pending
• Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
  Completion Rates:
  

  • Data Pending

  
  Job Placement Rates:
  

  • Data Pending