Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College (WNC) is located in Carson City, Nevada. This public college was established in 1971 and is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. Several branches of this college serve the northwest Nevada area with the Carson City campus being the main facility. Western Nevada College gives students many different degrees and certificate opportunities including associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificate opportunities in career-focused areas as well.

The WNC nursing program gives students a few options to consider. The school offers nursing assistant courses for those who wish to pursue careers as CNAs and a traditional associate's degree nursing program. This nursing program is fully approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and it is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The curriculum is designed to give nursing students the knowledge and skills necessary to provide healthcare in diverse medical settings. It has a history of producing successful nurses and is very sought after by prospective nursing students.