NCLEX Exam Rates
Clayton State’s School of Nursing’s BSN graduates
are helping meet the growing need for nurses,
as demonstrated by their NCLEX success.
94.12%
Overall NCLEX score for 2024.
100%
First-time pass rate for
May 2024 graduating class.
School of Nursing
by the Numbers
#78
2020 U.S. News and World Report Among colleges and universities in the nation with the best online nursing graduate degree
#7
2022 Rankings: The 15 Best Nursing Schools in the Atlanta Metro Area - Nursing Schools Almanac
#20
SR Education Group list of 25 colleges and universities with the most affordable online nurse practitioner program
Programs
School of Nursing
Find your career pathway
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Double Bachelor Degrees in Nursing and Health Care Management
Master's Degrees
Master of Science in Nursing with concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate
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Michelle Nelson
Director of Graduate Programs
Congratulations
Please join me in CONGRATULATING our own Dr. Michelle Nelson. She earned her MBA from the College of Business at Clayton State University this summer. In addition, she was inducted as an inaugural fellow into the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) in San Francisco on last week.
Latest Headlines
A Clayton State Alumna’s Commitment to Nursing and Lifelong Learning
Clayton State University alumna Eunice Perry’s career in nursing reflects the lasting impact of mentorship, education, and lifelong learning.
Read more A Clayton State Alumna’s Commitment to Nursing and Lifelong Learning
NFL Alumni, Healthcare Leaders, and Faculty at Clayton State University Unite to Bridge the Gap in Public Health
Clayton State University Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Director of the Graduate Program, Dr. Michelle Nelson, and campus leaders were excited to welcome NFL alumni for a thoughtful conversation on public health and ways to improve support and resources.
Perfection: Class of 2024 nursing graduates score 100% on NCLEX-RN exams
The Spring 2024 cohort of BSN graduates from the School of Nursing earned a perfect score while taking their National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt – an “unprecedented” feat in the eyes of school faculty.
Read more Perfection: Class of 2024 nursing graduates score 100% on NCLEX-RN exams
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and masters degree programs in nursing at Clayton State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC, 20001, 202-887-6791, http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.
Contact Information
Location
Harry S. Downs Building
Suite 322
Phone Number
(678) 466-4900
Email Address
son@clayton.edu