BOMWestern Connecticut State University nursing
Danbury, Connecticut · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BS | Danbury | 100% (2025) Board source |
The Connecticut board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 69 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | 18 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Western Connecticut State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The (baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing or post-graduate APRN certificate program) at Western Connecticut State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
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State board approval
“Currently this program has been approved by the Board of Regents and the State Board of Nursing.”
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Simulation
“At WCSU you’ll work toward your degree in person or online, learn from practicing professionals in evidence-based programs and enhance your skills in our nursing simulation labs.”
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Clinical placements
“Due to the requirement by clinical sites in Connecticut, nursing students are required to complete background checks, vaccinations, drug testing and fingerprinting prior to beginning a clinical experience.”
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Admission
“All prerequisite courses and degree confirmation must be completed by December prior to the start of the May cohort.”
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