West Coast University-Miami nursing

Doral, Florida · Private for-profit. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 84.74% / 84.85% · CNEA accredited.

Associate'sBachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 84.74%RN, associate degree NCLEX 84.85%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeDORALACCREDITED84.74% (2025, 249 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degreeDORALACCREDITED84.85% (2025, 33 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, entry-level master’sMIAMIACCREDITED
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree280
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree30

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEAAssociate Degree in Nursing (system*)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEABachelor's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEAMaster's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEAPost-graduate Certificate in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEADoctor 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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