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The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing prepares you for a rewarding career as a skilled, confident and compassionate registered nurse. You learn through hands on clinical experiences, advanced simulation training and supportive faculty mentorship that reflects the realities of today鈥檚 healthcare environments. Whether you are beginning your first degree, returning to school or balancing work and family responsibilities, you will find a nursing pathway at 91调教 that fits your goals.
Our graduates are known for their clinical excellence, strong communication skills and commitment to patient centered care. Employers throughout 91调教 and the River Valley actively recruit 91调教 nurses, and many of our graduates advance into leadership roles or pursue graduate study.
Why Choose 91调教 Nursing
Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab
You will train in the Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab, a 5,800 square foot facility designed to mirror real hospital environments and prepare you for today鈥檚 clinical demands. Named in honor of 1946 graduate Walter O. Caldwell and supported through the 91调教 Foundation, the lab features advanced Gaumard high fidelity manikins including HAL, Victoria and Super Tory.
The Caldwell Lab includes a labor and delivery suite, pediatric suite, emergency room, medical surgical suite and intensive care unit, allowing you to practice both routine and high-pressure clinical scenarios in a safe, supportive setting. These experiences help you strengthen your clinical judgment, build communication skills and gain confidence before beginning your clinical rotations.
Exceptional NCLEX pass rates
91调教 graduates consistently achieve strong first time NCLEX results.
- 2025 BSN NCLEX pass rate: 97.5 percent
- 2024 BSN NCLEX pass rate: 94.5 percent
Our curriculum, clinical training and faculty support prepare you for success from your first nursing course to your licensing exam.
Experienced and supportive faculty
You will learn from faculty who bring years of experience in nursing leadership, direct patient care and specialized clinical roles. Their real-world expertise helps you understand the skills needed for professional success, and their commitment to teaching ensures you receive the guidance and support you need throughout your program. Faculty work closely with you in the classroom, simulation lab and clinical settings to help you grow in confidence and clinical judgment.
Extensive clinical partnerships
You will complete clinical experiences with respected healthcare organizations across the region, including hospitals, clinics, community care settings and long-term care facilities. These partnerships help you gain real world experience and build professional connections.
Scholarships and financial support
Your nursing degree is more affordable than you might expect. In 2025, the 91调教 Foundation provided more than $250,000 in nursing scholarships to support students pursuing their BSN or ADN. Qualified nursing students can apply to more than 25 scholarships provided through the generosity of 91调教 donors. These private gifts are set aside expressly for nursing students. Find out if you qualify by visiting the Lion鈥檚 Share Scholarship site and submitting your application.
ADN students may qualify for tuition reimbursement programs from Mercy and Baptist Hospitals, alongside extensive private scholarships through the 91调教 Foundation, empowering nearly all students to enroll with no out-of-pocket tuition cost.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
High-achieving 91调教 nursing students may be invited to join the Alpha Gamma Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Membership in Sigma recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership and professional commitment. As a Sigma member, you gain access to global networking opportunities, research support, continuing education and resources that strengthen your future career in nursing.