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Immaculata University Nursing Students Exceed Average First-Time NCLEX Pass Rates

Justin Dossantos

Once again, Immaculata’s Prelicensure B.S.N. students surpassed the national average for first-time pass rates for the NCLEX exam by 10 percentage points. To help students succeed, the faculty launched the NCLEX Success Project, which provides students with the materials and support they need to prepare for the exam.

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Adult Learner Pursues New Nursing Career to Connect With Patients

Man in hallway, wearing blue scrubs.

Tony Pisciella wanted a career that matters to him. He returned to college for an accelerated second bachelor’s degree in nursing and looks forward to connecting with patients experiencing acute challenges.

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Immaculata Names Founding Dean for College of Nursing and Health Professions

Photo of Mary Powell

Mary Powell, PhD, CRNP, CDCES, began her new role on January 1, 2023,

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Immaculata University Establishes College of Nursing and Health Professions

Five students in medical scrubs standing in nursing lab

Launching for the fall 2023 semester, the college will provide focused experiential learning for students interested in careers within the health care industry.

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Immaculata University Students Participate in Mass Casualty Simulation to Practice Lifesaving Skills

Students acting as victims of a traffic accident

Staged as a four-car collision with multiple casualties, a simulated accident scene helped Immaculata students practice their life-saving skills during realistic chaos.

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Holistic Appeal: How Family Traditions, Career-Focused Academics and Campus Ministry Led Bella O’Rourke to Immaculata

Nursing student Bella O'Rourke

“I didn’t look at any other schools after Immaculata. I stopped looking the moment I stepped on campus,” she said. “I love the community feel.” With a student-faculty ratio at 9:1, O’Rourke appreciates the small class sizes that allow her to make a connection with all her professors. I’m not just “another face or number in the class,” she points out.

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Immaculata University Nursing Students Administer 125+ Vaccines at Local Clinic

Seven Immaculata University nursing students volunteered at a vaccine clinic

Seven senior Immaculata University nursing students volunteered to administer vaccinations to local community members at a Chester County Department of Health vaccine clinic held September 29 at Great Valley Middle School.

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Escarlet Lara-Lopez

Escarlet Lara-Lopez

After graduating with her B.S.N. from Immaculata, she plans to work as a registered nurse and then pursue her M.S.N.

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