BOMWestern Kentucky University nursing
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93.2% / 96.4% / 100% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Bowling Green | Approved | 93.2% (2025, 103 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Bowling Green | Approved | 96.4% (2025, 138 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s | Bowling Green | Approved | 100% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 146 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 114 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 14 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 13 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Western Kentucky University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“BSN or MSN from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, formerly NLNAC/National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) accredited nursing program”
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State board approval
“The Nursing programs at WKU are approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing to offer”
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Clinical placements
“Admission to the Post MSN Certificate is competitive and limited to available space, clinical sites, and clinical preceptors.”
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Admission
“Prior to admission into the nursing program, students are required to meet the university Colonnade (general education) requirements and a set of prerequisite courses required of all nursing students.”
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