Western Technical College
Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Western is a two-year vocational and technical school that was established back in 1912. This school provides educational services to thousands of students. There are many credit programs that can lead to degrees and certificates at Western. There are also a large number of continuing education opportunities. Western has more than 65 degree programs currently and there are over 43 areas of study. The school even has many agreements in place that allow for the smooth transfer of credits to larger universities.
The western nursing program is going to allow students to pursue lucrative careers as registered nurses (RN). This nursing program will help students to earn their associate’s degrees in nursing while mastering the necessary nursing skills to become entry-level RNsin a number of different medical settings. The nursing program at Western has been approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Available Nursing Programs
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The Western Technical College Nursing program prepares nurses for roles as client care manager as well as providing client care in nursing.
Students are prepared to provide supervision and direction in the handling of basic nursing care. Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs as licensure for practice.
The program prepares students to become a part of healthcare team to provide and mange healthcare.
Admissions Requirements:
1. Completed application
2. High school transcript or GED equivalency certificate
3. COMPASS, ASSET or ACT (for students applying directly from high school)
4. Complete criminal background check for caregivers
5. Complete immunization record (including TB clearance)
6. CPR certification for healthcare providers offered by the American Heart Association (to be maintained throughout the program)
7. Complete pre-requisite courses with a ‘C’ grade or better
8. Complete a minimum of 120 hours of instruction in an accredited program with a clinical component (Working as a nursing assistant is recommended)
9. Acceptable performance on a designated nursing pre-admission examination (students with a Bachelors Degree or higher are not required to take placement tests)
Prospective applicants can contact counselors or enrollment service advisors through the official website of the college.
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BSN
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CNA
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LPN
Nearby Nursing Schools
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
