Program offered is a Bachelor Programs.

This program is for individuals who want to earn their bachelor's degree in nursing and be prepared to sit for the NCLEX licensing exam to earn their RN license.

This program includes live patient, in-hospital clinicals. These clinicals occur in hospitals and other sites with expert staff nurses to provide coaching and clinical learning opportunities.

Your clinical education includes "intensives" at Clinical Simulation Labs utilizing the latest in simulation technology to prepare you for live patient clinicals. You will also prepare for clinicals through online study under the guidance of a WGU mentor.

This is a highly selective, regionally and nationally accredited degree program. To be eligible for admission, you:

• Must have earned a bachelor's or associate's degree and have completed specific prerequisites in:
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Biochemistry
  • Behavioral Sciences
• Must possess patient care experience of CNA training.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must complete short courses in HIPAA, Fire Safety, and have current, appropriate CPR certification.
• Must possess health insurance and obtain student malpractice insurance.
• Must have a current immunization record and current negative TB test.
• Must complete the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test and demonstrate the attributes for a successful nurse.
• Must complete other WGU admissions requirements to be officially admitted.

Western Governors University is an online university founded by 19 U.S. governors and driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. WGU has flourished into a national university, serving over 12,000 students from all 50 states. At WGU, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program. By emphasizing mastery of essential skills and knowledge instead of accumulating credit hours, WGU's approach to earning a degree rewards focused hard-working professionals.