Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 393300
- Phone: (307) 675-0505 x0
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
46FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,998Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Western Wyoming Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Western Wyoming Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 31 years.
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Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)
1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY
About
Western Wyoming Community College, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a public two year institution founded in 1959 as the fifth of seven community colleges located in the state. WWCC operates through a unique campus designed to protect students from the harsh winters that affect the area, resulting in an a series of hallways that connect the various buildings. Over the years growth in enrollment has caused expansion and redesign of the campus with financial support from the community.
Academics
Students may choose from academic transfer and career training programs in order to fulfill their personal and professional goals. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete their bachelor's degree.
Training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field or industry for the purposes of long term employment as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Distance learning options also allow student to complete a bachelor's or master's degree online through the school's relationship with a number of colleges and universities.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at WWCC must be at least 18 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must submit an application, provide test scores and transcripts if available, possibly take a placement exam, and pay all associated fees. Meeting with a counselor and taking part in student orientation is also encouraged. Financial aid is also available for student based on need in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to determine eligibility.
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WWCC offers an associate's degree program in nursing.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 35 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 32 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Nursing program at WWCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Western Wyoming Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Western Wyoming Community College may provide services to students like:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
WWCC is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Wrestling