Western New Mexico University ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews

Nursing Program

Due to demands from health organizations and also people in the community of Grant County, the institution started to look into the possibility of starting an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) training program in 1988.

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) offers a training program leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). It is a restricted enrollment training program. If during the training program, an undergraduate is not able to complete a clinical rotation for the reason that he/she is ruled out from a facility for criminal background, he/she will not be able to complete the training program. Pupils must complete all course work with a grade of “C” or better to advance through the training program.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) training program at Western New Mexico University is split into 4 regular semesters and 2 summer sessions.

About The School

Western New Mexico University is a public university situated in Silver City, in New Mexico, United States. It has helped the people of the state and its encircling areas as an extensive, regional, countryside, public coeducational institution ever since 1893 and also caters to a student body varied in age, tradition, language and also cultural background.

Total estimated program cost is USD $13,742

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

1. The enrollment in the ADN program is limited to 24 students at the main campus and 8 at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center per year for a total of 32. Admission to the W.N.M.U. ADN Nursing Program must be secured after the student has been admitted to the University. Admission requirements for both the Associate Degree Nursing Program and W.N.M.U.
2. Students interested in entering the Nursing Program should apply for admission to the University and arrange for transcripts from other universities to be sent as soon as possible. Transcripts must be in the admissions office by no later than April 1 each year if the student expects credit to be given for classes taken at other institutions.
3. The selection process for the ADN Nursing Program begins by submitting an application to the Nursing Program before May 1st. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Department of Nursing of any change of address or telephone number, or other information affecting the student’s application.
4. Students with applications on file with the School of Nursing will be sent a letter asking if they want to be considered for selection for the next fall class generally about March 1. The school must receive a response by May 1 for the student to be considered. Applications received between March 1 and May 1 will be reviewed for selection.
5. The nursing student selection will ordinarily be made by June 15 each year. Students selected for admission will be notified by certified letter. No information regarding selection will be given by telephone, nor will any information be posted.
6. Selection of students for admission to the program is based on grade point average, health care experience and number of supporting courses completed. Students interested in entering the Nursing Program should see an advisor in the school.  Students must be sure all applicable transcripts and certifications are submitted.
7. Prerequisites to consideration for selection to the nursing program include:
   2. Minimum GPA of 2.75 to be calculated on supporting courses within the nursing curriculum.
   3. Completion of CS 111 or the high school equivalent.
   4. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
8. With the exception of NUR 100, 102, 106, and 107, nursing courses cannot be taken by students other than those who have been admitted to the program, but interested students can enroll in supporting courses. Students selected to enter the Nursing Program are generally those who have completed most of the supporting courses and have maintained a high-grade point average.
9. The students selected for admission are those who received the highest number of points based on the system described in the selection criteria.
10. Student selection for the nursing program is done using a computer program that ranks applicants according to the selection criteria.
11. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better for students planning to enter the Nursing Program.

CONTACT:

Address: 1000 W College Ave, Silver City, NM 88062

Phone:  575-538-6336

Website: http://nursing.wnmu.edu/