BOMWestern New Mexico University nursing
Silver City, New Mexico · Public. Bachelor's · NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Silver City | Full Approval | 100% (2025, 16 takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 20 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Western New Mexico University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Western New Mexico 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
“The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track is accredited with full approval by the New Mexico Board of Nursing ( https://nmbon.sks.com ), 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110, telephone (505) 841-8340.”
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NCLEX
“Student NCLEX-RN 1 st time test taker pass rate for year 2026 (graduated 12/2025) (n = 18/20) 90%”
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Clinical placements
“If during the program, a student is unable to complete a clinical rotation because he/she is excluded from a facility for criminal record, he/she will not be able to complete the program.”
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Admission
“Proctored ATI TEAS Entrance Exam (50% of selection).”
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