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Western New Mexico University nursing
Silver City, New Mexico · Public. Bachelor's · NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Silver City | Full Approval | 100% (2025, 16 takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 20 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
12 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- RN-to-MSN TrackDirector
- Brittany ParksAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Angela CoxAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Margaret Fran DriverAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Brandalyn HassmanAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Joline LoweAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Lorenzo SaenzAssistant Professor / Sim-Coordinator of Nursing
- Takahiro SatoAssociate Professor, Kinesiology
- Krista WoodProfessor
- Erin WoodAssociate Professor
- Amanda WinterAdjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Elisha SanchezClinical Coordinator/Immunization Records Specialist
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Western New Mexico University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Western New Mexico University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
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State board approval
“The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track is accredited with full approval by the New Mexico Board of Nursing ( https://nmbon.sks.com ), 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110, telephone (505) 841-8340.”
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NCLEX
“Student NCLEX-RN 1 st time test taker pass rate for year 2026 (graduated 12/2025) (n = 18/20) 90%”
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Clinical placements
“If during the program, a student is unable to complete a clinical rotation because he/she is excluded from a facility for criminal record, he/she will not be able to complete the program.”
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Admission
“Proctored ATI TEAS Entrance Exam (50% of selection).”
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