BOMWestern Governors University nursing
Salt Lake City, Utah · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 87.5% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Western Governors University (BSN) | 87.5% (2025, 64 first-time takers) Board source |
The Utah board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 5,592 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 1,336 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 1,032 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Master's degree | 416 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Bachelor's degree | 293 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 158 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | 7 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Western Governors University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at WGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).”
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State board approval
“The Florida Board of Nursing approved Western Governors University to offer the prelicensure program in the Sunshine State.”
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Simulation
“WGU Clinical Learning and Simulation Centers (Sim Centers) are located in Utah, Texas, Missouri, Indiana, and Florida. <b>Please refer to the map to identify your state and travel-to Sim Center location.</b></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-84251eb495" class="cmp-text">”
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Admission
“Take and pass the ATI TEAS Exam with a minimum total score of 60% and a reading subtest score of at least 60.”
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