Western Michigan University nursing
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 79.71% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Kalamazoo | 79.71% (2025, 69 first-time takers) Board source |
The Michigan board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2015 | 108 |
| 2016 | 121 |
| 2017 | 140 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 135 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 122 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 97 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Spring 2027 |
Federal funding
2 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $1.9m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
Faculty
15 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Brad PhillipsDirector
- Elissa AllenAssociate Professor
- Samantha ColletFaculty Specialist II
- Meredith CorrFaculty Specialist II
- Kimberly DeVitoFaculty Specialist II
- Sarah DurhamFaculty Specialist II
- Angela GrovesAssociate Professor
- Natalie KuhnFaculty Specialist II
- Alisha McKayFaculty Specialist II
- Karen SchiemanProfessor and RN to BSN Coordinator
- Robin SchoenheitFaculty Specialist II
- Lisa SingleterryAssociate Professor
- Lori Van ZoerenFaculty Specialist II
- Leeann VogtFaculty Specialist II
- Pamela WadsworthAssociate Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Western Michigan University’s nursing pages
Simulation
“Simulation labs, clinical rotations and skills-based learning help students develop confidence, critical thinking and clinical judgment.”
wmich.edu
Clinical placements
“Through hands-on clinical rotations and simulation experiences you will apply what you learn in real patient care environments.”
wmich.edu
Admission
“Step 1: Complete the pre-nursing prerequisite courses”
wmich.edu