We were ranked in the Top 20 schools of nursing on the most recent Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (2009 Academic Analytics, LLC Report).

The college's Graduate Program is tied at 21st among graduate schools of nursing according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2012 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools, putting it in the top seven percent of graduate nursing programs in the U.S.

Our first-time pass rate for BSN graduates taking the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) over the last 10 years has been an average of 96 percent, compared with 88 percent nationally.

The BSN, MSN and DNP programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which is officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency. The PhD Program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

 The college celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2010-2011 academic year. The year culminated in May 2011 with a celebratory gala and induction of the second class of five College of Nursing Hall of Fame inductees.

During the 2011-2012 academic year, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the DNP Program and the 25th anniversary of the PhD Program.