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Undergraduate Program Outcomes

La Roche University's ASN nursing program is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN):
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ASN nursing program is continued accreditation.

Program Outcomes

Associate of Science in Nursing

ASN End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for safe competent nursing practice
  • Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning to enhance professional identity and growth as a nurse
  • Function within the ANA scope and standards of practice, Code of Ethics, legal and regulatory requirements to provide safe and effective patient centered care
  • Apply effective communication and documentation skills in providing care to patients, families, and groups in collaboration with health care team members
  • Utilize critical thinking through the application of the nursing process to promote optimal patient outcomes and quality care across the lifespan
  • Manage care for multiple patients applying principles of prioritization, delegation, inter-professional teamwork and collaboration
  • Demonstrate caring behaviors that incorporate respect for individual beliefs and values in the provision of patient centered care
NCLEX Pass Rates: Oct. 1 to Sept. 30
  • 2019-2020: 87.50%
  • 2018-2019: 83.30%
  • 2017-2018: 85.71
  • 2016-2017: 55.56% (Provisional Status with the PA State Board of Nursing) 
  • 2015-2016: 92.3%
  • 2014-2015: 88.24%
  • 2013-2014: 72.73%
Job Placement Rates: Employment within six months of graduation of all eligible graduates
  • Class of 2020: 100%
  • Class of 2019: 100%
  • Class of 2018: 100% 
  • Class of 2017: 100%
  • Class of 2016: 100%
  • Class of 2015: 100%
  • Class of 2014: 100%

Program Completion Rates: Number of students who complete the program in no more than 150% of the stated nursing program length, beginning with enrollment on the first day of the first nursing course

  • Class of 2020: 61.5% (8 of 13 students)
  • Class of 2019: 67% (6 of 9 students)
  • Class of 2018: 100% (8 students)
  • Class of 2017: 100% (9 students)
  • Class of 2016: 100% (13 students)

 

The RN to BSN nursing program at La Roche University located in Pittsburgh, PA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to BSN nursing program is continued accreditation.

 

RN to BSN Completion Program

RN to BSN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
  • Incorporate knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences and nursing as the basis for nursing practice that is culturally competent, fiscally responsible, and socially relevant
  • Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice in to professional nursing
  • Promote competent nursing care at all levels of prevention across the health care continuum
  • Examine the leadership role of the professional nurse in practice, research, education, and service
  • Utilize technology to manage knowledge, communicate information, facilitate decision making and provide quality nursing care
  • Integrate legal, ethical principles and professional values within the role of the BSN prepare nurse to promote quality health care and professional nursing practice
  • Analyze the role of the nurse as advocate in working with clients, families and the profession through involvement in political process and health care/client care policies and practices

Job Placement Rates: Information obtained through alumni surveys distributed one year after graduation

  • Class of 2019: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree
  • Class of 2018: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree
  • Class of 2017: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree
  • Class of 2016: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree 
  • Class of 2015: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree
  • Class of 2014: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree
  • Class of 2013: 100% of respondents obtained a position reflective of their degree

Program Completion Rates: Number of students who complete the program in no more than 150% of the stated nursing program length, beginning with enrollment on the first day of the first nursing course

  • 2020: 55%
  • 2019: 100%
  • 2018: 100%
  • 2017: 100%
  • 2016: 100%
  • 2015: 100%