Nursing Program
The Nursing department will be open, Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm.
To schedule an appointment you can call us at 505.925.8870 or email Sheela Kaufman at skaufman67@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 Sheela Kaufman (skaufman67@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)
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Federal Education compliance statement:
"The UNM-Valencia Nursing program has determined that it meets the requirements for professional nursing licensure in the state of New Mexico. We have not yet determined whether it meets requirements for all other states. If you intend to seek licensure outside of New Mexico, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Nursing Program recommends that you contact the Board of Nursing for that state to ensure the most up to date information regarding licensure."