Western University of Health Sciences

Founded in 1977, Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is an independent, non-profit graduate university dedicated to educating health care professionals to practice and teach with excellence and compassion. Within a learner-centered environment, WesternU encourages lifelong learning, supports faculty and student scholarly activities, provides patient care in support of clinical training, and enhances the quality of life in the region through community service.

The College of Graduate Nursing

The programs of Western University's College of Graduate Nursing are BRN approved and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). We are proud to present a highly qualified faculty who are experts in their fields.

Our web-based (MSN, MSN/FNP and Post-Master's FNP Certificate) and campus-based (MSN-E) programs are innovative and designed to make graduate education a reality for those who are either professional nurses, or those who are interested in a career change.

Master of Science in Nursing Entry (MSN-E)

The MSN-E program offers a pathway for applicants with baccalaureate degrees in other fields to obtain RN licensure and then continue with graduate courses to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a focus in one of the following areas:

• Leadership and Management (L&M)
• Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

The first 16 months or pre-licensure portion of the MSN-E program is completed through full-time, intensive, on-campus instruction and hospital training to prepare students to sit for the RN licensing exam. The post-licensure portion of the program is delivered in a reduced unit, web-based format to enable students to work as an RN while continuing with their graduate education. During this phase, the College of Graduate Nursing uses a combination of self-directed learning activities, collaborative learning projects and intensive weekend seminars twice each semester on our southern California campus. In addition, online discussion forums and e-mail also provide important lines of communication and support among distance learners, faculty and other program personnel.

According to the AACN, graduates of accelerated programs are prized by nurse employers who value the many layers of skill and education these graduates bring to the workforce. Employers report that these graduates are more mature, possess strong clinical skills, and are quick learners on the job. Many practice settings are partnering with colleges like ours and offering tuition repayment as a mechanism to recruit highly qualified nurses.

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