BOMWestern Nevada College nursing
Carson City, Nevada · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 89.36% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 89.36%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS Degree) | Carson City | Full Approval | 89.36% (2025, 47 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 52 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2028 |
From Western Nevada College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The WNC nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing .”
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State board approval
“The nursing program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, ph: 404-975-5000.”
catalog.wnc.edu
Clinical placements
“Many of our clinical sites require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as”
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Admission
“Students must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better to apply for the nursing program.”
catalog.wnc.edu