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WEST COAST UNIVERSITY

NURSING STUDENTS

PREPARE FOR A
Thriving Career

Students consider multiple factors
when choosing a profession, including
the availability of jobs, competitive
salary, and professional development.
At the top of this list for many is
meaningful work and a sense of
purpose, which was cited as a top
indicator of a successful career for
more than 50 percent of millennials,
according to the Deloitte professional
services network [1] .
The nursing students at West At WCU, a highly qualified more than 500 hospitals and clinical
Coast University (WCU) are looking doctoral faculty and hands-on career partners nationwide, to provide
to meet and exceed them all. development team help equip students with opportunities to build
Nurses are an integral part of students seeking to thrive in the real-world confidence in a dynamic
promoting, protecting and preserving healthcare industry. The University and challenging environment. The
the health of the public. With an array offers a student-centric curriculum, students also have access to an active
of resources, including outstanding advanced simulation technology, alumni association, providing an
educators, advising, and tutoring, and an impressive range of clinical excellent avenue for networking and
WCU students achieve the skills to partners. To practice as a Professional remaining current.
fulfill a meaningful career of providing Nurse in Florida, graduates must first
care for others. pass the National Council Licensure West Coast University is insti-
“A nurse’s role, as I see it, in Examination for Registered Nurses tutionally accredited by the WASC
healthcare and the community is (NCLEX-RN). Senior College and University
to expand the range and quality of As a result of its focused Commission (WSCUC) - 985 Atlantic
health care in their communities and curriculum and student resources, Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501,
to realize the justice in the health care WCU’s 2018 pass rate for the first 510-748-9001,www.wascsenior.org.
West Coast University's Nursing
system,” said Dr. Claudette Spalding, time test takers of the NCLEX-RN programs are programmatically ac-
Dean of Nursing. “The nurse has the exam was scored 95.17 percent by credited by the Commission on Col-
responsibility of caring for the healthy the Florida Board of Nursing [4] . legiate Nursing Education (CCNE),
and the sick in all situations and to “We take our responsibility to 655 K Street, Suite 750, Washington
play a major role in health promotion, identify, understand, and respond DC 20001, (202) 887-6791, http://
disease prevention, and health to student needs very seriously by www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.
education.” bringing innovation and creativity to For graduation rates, the median
The advantages of a career in the delivery of instruction,” said Dr. debt of graduates completing these
nursing expand further, ranking as one Claudette Spalding, Dean of Nursing. programs and other important
of the top jobs of 2019 by U.S. News WCU partners with healthcare information, visit www.westcoastuni-
and World Report. [2] According to facilities throughout the region, and versity.edu/disclosures .
the Bureau of Labor Statistics [3],
employment of registered nurses is
projected to grow 5 percent from [1] “The 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey.” Deloitte.com, 2016, https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/
2016 to 2026, much faster than the Deloitte/global/Documents/About-Deloitte/gx-millenial-survey-2016-exe c-summary.pdf [2] “100 Best
average for all occupations. Nursing is Jobs of 2019.” U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 2019, money.usnews.com/
careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs. [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor
not only a rewarding profession but Statistics, 13 Apr. 2018, www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm. [4] “Education and Training
one with endless opportunities. Programs.” Florida Board of Nursing, floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/.

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