West Liberty University

West Liberty University aims to be a state and regional leader in providing excellence in professional nursing education and with an NCLEX-RN pass rate of 93.70%, it is well on its way to achieving that goal. The oldest higher education institution in the mountain state, West Liberty University prides itself in its history and has made itself a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community. 

In its mission to create professional and competent nurses and nurse leaders, West Liberty University provides ample classroom opportunities including presentations, group projects, and individualized instruction from faculty. The students also get the chance to practice in different clinical settings under the supervision of healthcare professionals where they learn the core values of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The university helps students develop into professionals who can make safe clinical decisions in a collaborative and global healthcare environment. The education environment fosters scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expressions, and global citizenship.

Undergraduate Programs: The entry-level/prelicensure BSN program is a four-year course that prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN examination.

West Liberty University offers a BA/BS to BSN program for students who have a bachelor's degree in another niche and want to change their career to nursing.

Similarly, for RNs who have completed their associate degree or a diploma course, the RN-BSN online program servers as a convenient medium to get their bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The nursing school at West Liberty University is a public institution located in West Liberty, West Virginia. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at West Liberty University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in West Virginia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 86.32% and for BSN programs is 92.11%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 26 nursing schools in West Virginia, the nursing program at West Liberty University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #29. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 98.15%, giving the West Liberty University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for West Liberty University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 98.15%
• West Virginia State Rank: 1
• National Rank: 29

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