Nursing | Western Technical College

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Associate Degree

Program Number: 

105431

Credits: 

66.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Summer, Fall

Have you ever thought about becoming the heartbeat of a healthcare team? That's exactly what you'll be as a registered nurse (RN)! Our program isn't just about teaching you the nuts and bolts of nursing; it's about turning you into a leader in healthcare. Imagine combining knowledge from social, mathematical, and physical sciences with pharmacology and pathophysiology to make crucial clinical decisions. That's what you'll learn here.

Communication is key in nursing, and you'll become an expert at it. You'll also learn how to work effectively with others and use available resources to help patients maintain, regain, and improve their health. Think about mastering the art of critical thinking and problem-solving using the nursing process. It's not just about following procedures; it's about leading with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Nurses are in high demand in all sorts of care settings, so your skills will be sought after. Plus, to ensure you're fully prepared, all registered nurses must pass a national exam to practice. Our graduates have consistently aced this exam compared to other programs nationwide. So, if you're ready to step into a career that's both challenging and rewarding, where you can truly make a difference, our RN program is the perfect place to start your journey.

You will enhance your clinical skills through hands-on, high-fidelity simulations in our cutting-edge Simulation and Extended Reality (XR) Labs, where you’ll practice patient care in lifelike scenarios. Learn more about our Simulation and XR Labs.

The Nursing program uses a Petition Process to determine acceptance into the core Nursing courses. Read the information in the Admissions Requirements section below, or visit the Nursing Petition Requirements page for details.

To view the Nursing program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

Nursing

This program will cost about $10,834* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, view the Tuition page or Cost of Attendance document.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Graduation Employment Stats

Nursing 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates262
Graduates Responding79
Employed in Related Occupation74
Employed in Non-related Occupations0
Seeking Employment1
Continuing Education4
Not in Labor Market4

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding1134
Average Hours Per Week2939
Average Hourly Wage$32.69 $34.60
Hourly Wage Range$25.50-$36.10$27.50-$45.00
Average Annual Salary$48,000 $69,628

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Registered Nurse, RN Circulator, Nurse Manager, Pod Lead Registered Nurse

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