The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers nationally recognized, comprehensive programs in nursing and medical laboratory science. From our modern nursing labs and instrumentation in our MLS labs, to our outstanding faculty and local clinical partners, our rigorous programs prepare you to begin your health sciences career and to advance in this exciting and challenging profession.
Points of distinction: Nursing
Outcomes measures: Medical Laboratory Science
Graduation/Attrition Rate
For students who begin the senior year, the graduation rate is:
CLS Class of 2020: 100% (with a 0% attrition rate)
Results from National Certification Examinations
The certification examination for graduates from the Clinical Laboratory Science program is the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) examination offered by the Board of Certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology). The pass rate for graduates who have taken the exam within one year following graduation:
CLS Class of 2020: 96% Pass Rate (National pass rate was 75%)
Employment Success Rates:
CLS Class of 2020: Twenty-three (23) graduates had a job or continued with education within one year of graduation with a placement rate of 100%.
Academic programs for every step in your career
Join a vibrant community of exceptional faculty and students who are leaders in the practice and scholarship of nursing.
CNHS faculty scientists
The College’s faculty members combine strong academic credentials with diverse experiences in clinical practice, leadership, and scholarship. They are dedicated to personalized teaching and mentorship. They are involved in important research and encourage their students—at both the undergraduate and graduate levels—to collaborate with them on research.