An Accredited Accelerated Nursing School

Committed to academic excellence and dedicated to carrying out our mission through the faith-based tenets of mercy, service, justice, and hospitality, Misericordia University offers an accredited Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.

With our accredited ABSN program, you can rest assured that your accelerated nursing education meets strict academic and professional standards, as well as qualifies you to take the NCLEX-RN^® exam. In fact, our 2023 BSN program graduates achieved a first-time NCLEX-RN® pass rate of 90.65%.

University Accreditation

Misericordia University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), located at 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267.284.5000. The MSCHE is a voluntary regional membership association that helps protect student interests by evaluating the quality of education being provided by colleges and universities in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures

Misericordia University’s BSN program (Traditional, PTENP and ABSN) curriculum leads to a professional licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For students who desire a license in a state outside of Pennsylvania, please consult the appropriate State Board of Nursing website.