Waynesburg University

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church established Waynesburg University in 1849 as a private institution in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officially chartered the university in 1850. The campus is in the hills of the southwestern region of Pennsylvania. It also includes three adult centers in nearby cities. While the university started with just a few programs, it now offers over 70 majors and minors, including nursing. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Waynesburg University promotes Christian and community values through weekly chapel services, bible studies, and faith and services mission trips. 

The nursing programs available at the Waynesburg University Department of Nursing include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, and accelerated BSN. The university also has an MSN program and a DNP program. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is considered one of the top nursing programs in the country. In 2018, 100% of BSN graduates passed the NCLEX-RN exam on their first try. The school achieves high pass rates thanks to one-on-one attention and high academic standards. The MSN program includes four specialty tracks, including Administration, Education, Nursing Informatics, and Dual Administration and Education. The university also offers post-master's certification in nursing informatics.