Honoring Excellence: SFU’s Accelerated BSN Cohort Shines
The Saint Francis University Nursing Department is proud to announce an outstanding achievement by the December 2025 graduates of the Second Degree/Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
All eight graduates achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, the national licensing examination required to become a registered nurse. This remarkable accomplishment reflects not only the dedication and perseverance of the students but also the strength of SFU’s accelerated nursing curriculum and faculty support.
Even more impressively, this marks the third consecutive cohort of Second Degree/Accelerated BSN students to earn a perfect first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate—an achievement that underscores the program’s consistent excellence in preparing graduates for professional nursing practice.
The Nursing Department congratulates the following graduates on this prestigious milestone:
From left: Stevie Webber, Abigail Rose, Brooke Long, Aaliyah McGinnis, Andrew Tinker, Rebecca Royer, Brady Reese, and Rachel Centurion-Rocha.
As these graduates begin their careers in healthcare, they carry forward Saint Francis University’s mission of service, compassion, and professional excellence. The SFU community celebrates its success and looks forward to the positive impact it will have on patients' lives and the communities it serves.
Explore More Nursing Pathways at Saint Francis University
The success of SFU’s Second Degree/Accelerated BSN graduates highlights the strength of the University’s nursing programs. Designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree, the accelerated track provides an intensive, supportive pathway into nursing—and has now produced three consecutive cohorts with a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate.
In addition to the Second Degree/Accelerated BSN program, Saint Francis University offers a full range of nursing pathways to meet students at every stage of their journey, including a Traditional BSN (on-campus) and an online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program, one of the most affordable in Pennsylvania, as well as post-graduate APRN certificate options.
Across all programs, SFU Nursing is known for strong licensure outcomes, hands-on learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs, personalized faculty support, and a holistic approach to care rooted in Franciscan values. Learn more about SFU Nursing programs, admission pathways, and outcomes by visiting francis.edu/nursing