Nursing Program

Testing and application information will be posted after February 10th, 2025.

The Nursing department will be open, Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm.  

To schedule an appointment you can call us at 505.925.8870 or email Jessie Abeyta at jabeyta97@unm.edu

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%

93.3%

 

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%


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. 

ACEN-Seal-smr  ACEN contact information 

 


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."