The first-time NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rate for Messiah's May 2024 nursing graduates is 100%!

As a nursing major at Messiah University, you'll be able to:

• Practice life-like clinical simulations with medium and high-fidelity human simulators in state-of-the-art labs. For example, the Maternal-Child Lab is equipped with a labor/delivery/postpartum unit, and a pediatric unit containing fully functional newborn and pediatric equipment. High fidelity simulators are used to provide realistic hands-on experiences with life-like simulators that respond to changes.
• Study in a program that has been named #1 in PA for 2023 by Registerednursing.org.
• Integrate liberal arts and sciences with stimulating nursing courses and apply what you learned in simulation labs and clinical settings.
• Pursue a career as a registered nurse in acute care or community settings or become a missionary taking your knowledge and skills abroad to those most in need.
• Go on for your advanced degree to become a nurse practitioner, clinical specialist, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, nurse educator, administrator or researcher.
• Join Nurses Christian Fellowship, a professional organization and weekly Bible study for nurses and nursing students that provides encouragement and support for students desiring to minister through nursing and healthcare.
• Participate in evidence-based research projects in collaboration with regional clinical institutions, and present your findings at a regional nursing research conference.
• Choose a community health experience at the YWCA to complete Victims' Advocacy training.
• Participate in community-based disaster drills.
• Join the Student Nurses Association (SNA) that addresses current professional interests. Students in SNA gain the opportunity to present at conferences.
• Earn a spot in Lambda Kappa, Messiah's chapter of Sigma Honor Society of Nursing, which recognizes superior achievement and facilitiates the development of leadership qualities.
• Participate in inter-professional education with students from other health disciplines.