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Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 82501

Available Nursing Programs

  • The Central Wyoming College Nursing Program leads to an associate of applied science degree in nursing. The program is approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

    The 76 credit program requires students to complete all degree courses with a ‘C’ grade or higher.

    The curriculum incorporates clinical simulations in alongside regular in classroom and clinical instruction. The laboratory can also be used for continued education and refresher courses legally mandated for healthcare professionals.

    Admissions Requirements:

    • Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to CWC
    • Application to the Nursing program is handled separately
    • General Education and other support courses need to be taken prior to admission in the program
    • TEAS V Test is required
    • Applicants that require equivalents for previous college level coursework to transfer credit can have the official records sent to the college before the application deadline

    The application deadline for the program is the 1st of March for enrollment in the fall semester. The program is highly competitive with just 32 students accepted to enter the program at the main Riverton Campus and 8 selected for distant site in Jackson Hole.

    The Nursing Admission Committee will notify applicants of its decision approximately six weeks after the application deadline.

     

  • LPN to ADN

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

Central Wyoming College NCLEX-RN chart

Accreditation

Nursing Programs Accreditations

  • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)

Institutional Accreditations

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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