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New Northwestern College MSN degree to address national nurse educator shortage

March 11, 2026/in News/by Nick Bucko

As the health care industry faces a critical need for qualified nursing faculty, Northwestern College is proud to announce the launch of its new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in nursing education. This fully online program, which starts in August and can be completed in two years, is designed to empower nurses to transition from high-stress clinical environments into the classroom, preparing them to teach at the RN and BSN levels.

New Northwestern College nursing grads record 100 percent first-time exam pass rate

August 13, 2025/in News/by Nick Bucko

Northwestern College’s 2025 nursing graduates have recorded a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN board exam.

Northwestern College nursing department awarded $130,000 grant

February 12, 2025/in News/by Nick Bucko

The Carver Charitable Trust is awarding Northwestern College $130,000 to purchase high-tech equipment that will enhance the training of future nurses.

Northwestern College nursing graduates record 100 percent board exam pass rate

October 4, 2024/in News/by Nick Bucko

Northwestern College’s 2024 nursing graduates have recorded a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN board exam for the fifth consecutive year.

Northwestern College faculty awarded grants for summer scholarship

May 26, 2022/in News/by Nick Bucko

Eleven Northwestern College professors will conduct research and pursue further study this summer with funding from the Northwestern College Scholarship Grants program.