Clinical Experience
Receive personalized instruction and one-on-one feedback in a wide variety of clinical sites within small cohorts.
2 Years to BSN
If you’ve met the prerequisites, our two-year nursing program is designed to help you earn your BSN.
Why Earn Your BSN at Western?
Small Cohort Nursing Education
We intentionally keep our nursing classes smaller so students receive individualized feedback, build strong peer connections, and learn in a supportive environment. Students have direct access to faculty with real clinical experience and receive one-on-one support in labs, simulations, and clinical placements. This hands-on instruction and mentorship help Western nursing students develop strong confidence and readiness for clinical practice.
Rural Health Partnership
Our strong partnership with Gunnison Valley Health provides excellent access to its hospitals, clinics, and public health facilities. Students receive clinical exposure to underserved and rural populations, along with a broad scope of practice experiences in which nurses play critical, adaptable roles. As a result, graduates are prepared for diverse settings and are especially competitive for roles in rural, community, and public health.
Hands-On Training & A New Nursing Simulation Lab
Our brand-new state-of-the-art simulation lab is designed to mirror real clinical environments. Students receive early and frequent skill practice before clinical rotations. We pride ourselves on scenario-based learning focused on teamwork and patient care. Consequently, students enter clinical placements and the workforce better prepared, with practical experience that employers value.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to finish your nursing journey and you have the required coursework, you’ll apply through NursingCAS. Please review requirements and prerequisites before applying.
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Where Compassion Meets Career Opportunity
Gain the Skills to Care with Confidence
Build the clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability that today’s healthcare settings demand.
Graduate Ready for Many Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Acute Care Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Nurse Case Manager
Visit Campus
The best way to experience Western’s hands-on Nursing program is to see it in action. Visit our campus to tour the Sim Lab, meet our faculty, and discover how students turn classroom concepts into real-world practice.