The "basic" pre-licensure BSN track is for persons who might

• Have no previous health-care background
• Be certified as Nurse Aides I or II
• Be Licensed Practical Nurses
• Be working in health care without a bachelor's degree
• Have a bachelor's (or higher) degree in another discipline and want a two-year program instead of the accelerated option (see below).

Visit the BSN Pre-Licensure website for more information.

The "accelerated" pre-licensure entry-option, ABSN, is only for persons who

• Already have a bachelor's (or higher) degree in another discipline
• Can commit to an intense 15-month course of study
• Want to be based in Enka (just west of Asheville)

Visit the ABSN website for more information.

The RN to BSN track (formerly known as Capstone) is only for persons who

• Have a current, unrestricted license to practice as an RN in North Carolina OR will have such a license before starting WCU NSG courses.
• Have completed WCU Liberal Studies requirements
• Have at least 65 semester hours not counting previous Nursing courses
• Want an online program (two meetings per semester in Enka)
• Preferably are residents of western NC (west of I-77)

Visit the RN to BSN website for more information.

The RN to MSN fast-entry option is only for persons who

• Meet the requirements for the RN to BSN track (see above)
• Have completed at least 12 of the 24 required WCU NSG courses
• Want to move directly into master's level nursing at WCU

Visit the RN to MSN website for more information.

Graduate: Master of Science (Nursing)

The Master of Science (Nursing) program is for persons who

Have completed the BSN from an accredite institution OR are completing the WCU RN to MSN fast-entry option

Have clinical experience as an RN appropriate to the track

Are interested in one of the following tracks: 

• Family Nurse Practitioner (taught at Enka, core online)
• Nurse Administration (completely online)
• Nurse Educator (completely online)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Enka, core online)

For more information, visit the MSN Graduate and Certificate Options website.