Nursing Program
The Nursing department is open, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment you can call us at 505.925.8870 or email Gloria Landavazo at glandavazo1@unm.edu.
Notice: The program will not be accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester. However, the program will be offering the HESI -A2 entrance exam. Please reach out to Gloria Landavazo (glandavazo1@unm.edu or 505.925.8870) to sign up and schedule your exam.
Mission
The mission of UNM-Valencia Nursing program is to produce responsible, culturally competent and professional Registered Nurses. The nursing program adopts the mission statement of the college is "A quality education-a lifetime of success."Vision
The UNM-Valencia ADN program will develop professional nurses with abilities to promote, restore, and maintain health for individuals, families and groups within our rural community. The nursing program adopts the campus core values:
- Student Centered
- Quality education & Services
- Diversity & community
- Ethics & academic integrity
- Creativity & initiative
- Responsible Stewardships
Nursing Program Information
NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rate (New Mexico Board of Nursing Status is Full Approval with Warning)
Year | First Time Pass Rate ASN | First Time Pass Rate BSN | Combined Pass Rate | Ultimate Pass Rate |
2015 | 91.67% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2016 | 86.67% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2017 | 93.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2018 | 100% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | 76.92% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2020 | 100% | 83.3% | 92.85% | 92.85% |
2021 | 57.1% | 57.1% | 57.1% | 100% |
2022 | 66.6% | 42.85% | 54.7% | 100% |
2023 | 71.4% | 87.5% | 75% | 100% |
2024 | 27.27% | 100% | 47% | 93% |
Completion Rate
Students who complete the program within six semesters.
Year | Completion Rate |
2019 | 81.25% |
2020 | 87.5% |
2021 | 87.5% |
2022 | 76.5% |
2023 | 93.75% |
2024 | 80% |
The Associates Degree in Nursing program at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus located in Los Lunas, New Mexico is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
UNM-Valencia Nursing Program Status Update
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus currently holds conditional approval from the New Mexico Board of Nursing. This status reflects ongoing efforts to meet regulatory standards and improve program outcomes. As part of this transition, the program is not currently accepting new student applications. However, the HESI-A2 entrance exam will still be offered for prospective students preparing for future applications.
Board of Nursing Website https://www.bon.nm.gov/
Federal Professional Licensure Compliance Information
Please visit this link to see state by state information related to the Nursing Program and licensure:
https://www.unm.edu/consumer-information/professional-licensure-disclosures.html
