Wayland Baptist University nursing
Plainview, Texas · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 58.82% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Live Oak | FULL | 58.82% (2025, 17 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 114 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
4 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Miriam BattistaAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Rebekah GrigsbyDean, School of Nursing
- Cindy GriswoldAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jesse Gutierrez IVAssistant Professor of Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Wayland Baptist University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs at Wayland Baptist University at the Mieth School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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Simulation
“The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Wayland Baptist University prepares students to become skilled, compassionate nurses through classroom learning, simulation labs, and hands-on clinical experiences.”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements in real healthcare settings.”
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Admission
“Spring Application Deadline | October 15”
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