West Coast University-Miami nursing
Doral, Florida · Private for-profit. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 84.74% / 84.85% · CNEA accredited.
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State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | DORAL | ACCREDITED | 84.74% (2025, 249 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | DORAL | ACCREDITED | 84.85% (2025, 33 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | MIAMI | ACCREDITED | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 280 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 30 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CNEA | Associate Degree in Nursing (system*) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Master's Degree in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Doctor of Nursing Practice (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
From West Coast University-Miami’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The West Coast University Associate Degree in Nursing Program (System) holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.”
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Simulation
“Our ADN program in Florida emphasizes hands-on learning with simulation labs where you can practice the skills you’ll use as a registered nurse.”
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Clinical placements
“A misdemeanor or felony may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent licensure as a Registered Nurse;”
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Admission
“TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date”
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