Your education can advance your personal and professional goals.
We believe that furthering your education is not only the
cornerstone to success, it is the sole ingredient to reaching
higher goals and maintaining a place in the workforce.
Our students are given the opportunity for both intellectual and
personal growth from our qualified faculty. You'll learn the very
latest principles and techniques in the nursing field from
professionals who use them everyday.
The Associate Degree in Nursing program provides you with the
opportunity to advance your career in a short period of time. The
program requires a total of 73 units in the areas of general
education, science and specialized nursing occupation courses.
Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for
the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from Medical
Surgical Nursing to Leadership, Management and Current Nursing
Issues. You will receive a well-rounded base of knowledge that
qualifies you to provide nursing care to older patients, the
mentally ill and other individuals of all ages.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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West Coast University (WCU) introduces a new era in Nursing
Education with the launch of an innovative, accelerated program
that puts you on the fast track to a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN). In just 39 months and with classes starting every
20 weeks, WCU's year-round semester system allows you to complete
the BSN program (125 credits)--an equivalent credit load to
the professional RN curriculum of four-year programs offered by
state and private schools--without sacrificing the quality
of your nursing education. While four-year nursing students are
still in school, upon successful completion of the National
Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX), you'll already have the
potential to earn a professional nurse's salary and benefits!*
Additionally, as a Baccalaureate-prepared nurse, you'll
experience a lifetime of respect and regard along with the
opportunity to practice in a variety of inpatient and outpatient
healthcare settings.
Who Should Apply?
You're eligible for acceptance to the program if you're a high
school graduate; no medical career background is needed.**
Perhaps you've taken some college courses, or been in the work
force for a few years but won't be satisfied until you finally
realize your dream to become a professional nurse. Don't waste
another minute…learn more about your exciting new option
to a quality nursing education.
Why WCU? Here are just a few of the many advantages to our BSN
program:
- All pre-nursing classes are included in the curriculum
- Accredited by ACICS and approved by the California Board of
Registered Nursing
- WCU has a strong clinical network in southern California
- Access to scholarships and federal funding for those who
qualify
- Only program to offer intensive, multi-modality NCLEX prep as
part of the curriculum
* WCU cannot guarantee employment
** Successful completion of entrance requirements are needed
for admission
Accreditation
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Accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and
Schools (ACICS)
West Coast University has been granted institutional approval
from the State of California through the Bureau for Private
Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
(ACICS) is a nongovernmental organization incorporated in the
Commonwealth of Virginia with offices maintained in the District
of Columbia. It is an independent, national, institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Financial Aid
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West Coast University offers several payment options to help
students pay for their education. The university participates in
various financial aid programs offering grants and loans for
those who qualify.
Please contact us for confidential loan counseling to assist you
in applying for Federal Aid.