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Western NM University/BSN

Updated Date: June 15, 2023December 13, 2024

The nursing school at Western NM University/BSN is a public institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.
Out of 26 nursing schools in New Mexico, Western NM University/BSN ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #86. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.63%, giving the Western NM University/BSN an overall grade of A.

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Nursing degrees offered at Western NM University/BSN: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.

Academic degree levels offered: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in New Mexico, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.80% and for BSN programs is 85.56%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.

Western NM University/BSN Nursing at a Glance

  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.63%
  • New Mexico State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 86
  • Grade: A

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Best Online Nursing Programs for New Mexico Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

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Compare New Mexico Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs in New Mexico 17 11
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in New Mexico 83.80% 85.56%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in New Mexico 56.92% to 100.00% 72.90% to 98.35%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for New Mexico BSN Rankings for New Mexico

 


Western NM University/BSN

School of Nursing

93.63% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM - 88061
  • (505) 538-6336
Nurse Admin: Kimberly Petrovic, PhD, MSN, MA, RN
Title: Associate Dean
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 93.63%
  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, RN to BSN

University Information

  • Total Faculty: 100
  • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $6,558
  • Book and Supplies: $1,600
  • Percent Received Aid: 97%
  • Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,780
  • Percent Admitted: N/A
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
  • Graduation Rate: 28%

Cities in New Mexico Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Silver City or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in New Mexico? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in New Mexico: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Crownpoint, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Portales, Ranchos de Taos, Roswell, Santa Fe and Silver City

 

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Additional Nursing Programs in New Mexico

  • Brookline College Traditional College
  • Carrington College-Albuquerque
  • Clovis Community College
  • CNM BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
  • Luna Community College
  • National American University
  • National American University-Albuquerque West
  • Navajo Technical University
  • New Mexico Highlands University
  • New Mexico Junior College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • New Mexico State University - Doña Ana Community College
  • New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
  • New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
  • New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
  • Northern New Mexico College
  • PIMA Medical Institute
  • San Juan College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing
  • University of New Mexico College of Nursing
  • University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
  • University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus
  • UNM Taos BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • Western NM University/BSN

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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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