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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: A Therapist’s Growth Through Immaculata’s Counseling Program

Through Immaculata’s M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Erica Ricciardi improved her skills, grew in confidence, found her dream job and now shares her knowledge of specialized treatment with others in the M.A. program.

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IU 2024 Graduate Profile: Julia Hallman, B.S.N.

Hallman’s professors supported her as she completed the accelerated second-degree B.S.N. program and prepared for a career in pediatric nursing, where she will offer holistic care to support her patients’ physical and mental health.

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From Classroom to Patrol Car: How Immaculata’s Criminology Degree Shaped Alumna’s Journey to Policing

Jasmine Hess loved her time at IU and appreciates how her criminology classes and a forensic science course helped her develop crucial skills for her job as a police officer.

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From Nutrition Student to CEO: Advocating for Medically Tailored Meals

Sue Daugherty, an IU nutrition alumna and Metro Philadelphia Power Woman, reflected on food as powerful medicine and the people who helped her develop her power on her way to becoming the CEO of MANNA.

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Immaculata University’s Nursing Students Achieve High Licensure Exam Pass Rate

Immaculata University’s nursing students achieved a remarkable 97.92% first-time pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, or NCLEX, in the 2022-23 academic year, the most recent year for which data is available. The national NCLEX pass rate for 2022-23 is 90.16%. Immaculata’s nursing students receive extensive support to prepare for the exam, including a…

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Immaculata Offers One of the Best Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Programs

Forbes Advisor Education named the program one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U.S., out of 182 programs offered nationwide by accredited, nonprofit colleges.

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From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Student Perseveres

Julia Darlak used to be afraid of making mistakes. But her nursing professors reassured her that Immaculata’s simulation labs are a good place to practice and learn.

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Immaculata University Ranked Among PA’s Best Online Colleges

Online master’s programs in nutrition and health care management were ranked among the nation’s best.

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