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Accreditation

Our program provides a 20-month RN diploma program, which is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBON). We are also approved by the Department of Education. Our Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

INQUIRIES MAY BE SENT TO:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Web: www.acenursing.org

Graduates are eligible to take the same Registered Nursing Licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) required of graduates from Associate Degree (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, which allow entry into the nursing practice.

Program Effectiveness

Information on the Program Effectiveness of the Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing is listed for the years 2018-2021. Program Effectiveness is measured by the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Pass Rate, Program Retention, and Job Placement within the last 3 years.

Exam Pass Rate

This is the 4-year Pass Rate average of the HVKSON’s NCLEX-or state boards-for RN’s on their first attempt.

Year Percentage passing on 1st Attempt
2021 100%
2020 95.7%
2019 100%
2018 100%

Program Retention

These are the HVKSON Program Retention numbers.

Year Percentage of Student Retention
2021 78.67%
2020 81.82%
2019 82.85%

Job Placement

These are the HVKSON Job Placement numbers.

Year Percentage of Students Employed Full Time
2021 100%
2020 100%
2019 100%