West Coast University-Orange County nursing

Anaheim, California · Private for-profit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · CNEA accredited.

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Nursing awards

2014: 3572015: 3722016: 4882017: 5582018: 6682019: 8252020: 9682021: 1,3102022: 1,2942023: 1,3752024: 1,76135720141,7612024
Nursing completions at West Coast University-Orange County by year, IPEDS. Up 393% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014357
2015372
2016488
2017558
2018668
2019825
2020968
20211310
20221294
20231375
20241761
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree1,076
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree591
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Post-master's certificate39
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate25
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821Post-master's certificate15
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice14
Nursing Education 51.3203Post-master's certificate1
Nursing Administration 51.3802Post-master's certificateNone reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEABachelor's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030		Fall 2029
CNEAMaster's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030		Fall 2029
CNEAPost-graduate Certificate in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030		Fall 2029
CNEADoctor of Nursing Practice (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030		Fall 2029

From West Coast University-Orange County’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The West Coast University Associate Degree in Nursing Program (System) holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.”

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Simulation

“Our ADN program in Florida emphasizes hands-on learning with simulation labs where you can practice the skills you’ll use as a registered nurse.”

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Clinical placements

“A misdemeanor or felony may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent licensure as a Registered Nurse;”

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Admission

“TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date”

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