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Develop leadership skills through coursework in leadership models, management of healthcare systems, and more
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Clinical nurse leaders play an essential role in keeping nursing teams working together effectively and efficiently to optimize patient care.
Through our nurse leadership tracks, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of relevant topics including leadership models, implementation of healthcare systems, strategic planning, and more. If you have a passion for leading and organizing others, the nurse leadership tracks can be an exciting course of study that help you develop useful skills.
WCU offers multiple programs with a nurse leadership specialty to help you develop leadership skills for the healthcare industry.
With our Nurse Leader tracks, you will:
Preview your course of study. Your curriculum will vary depending on what program and pace (Accelerated or Working Professional) you choose. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
Find out when upcoming terms begin
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We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Nurse Leader track tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Nurse Leader track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several Nurse Leader track financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses.
For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
Effective Spring II 2023
For Spring I 2023 Enrollment use Winter 2022 Catalog for Tuition and Fees Information)
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1351 | |
Program Length (full time) | 4 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
Tuition Cost BSN Level (per credit) | $495 | $420.75 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN Level (15 credits) | $7,425 | $6,311.25 |
Tuition Cost MSN Level (per credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost MSN Level (30 credits) | $20,400 | $17,340 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN and MSN | $27,825 | $23,651.25 |
STRF3 | $75 | $65 |
Technology Fee4 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees5 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $30,350 | $26,176.25 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $30,425 | $26,241.25 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1351 | |
Program Length(full time) | 5 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
Tuition Cost BSN Level(per credit) | $495 | $420.75 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN Level (15 credits) | $7,425 | $6,311.25 |
Tuition Cost MSN Level(per credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost MSN Level (30 credits) | $20,400 | $17,340 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN and MSN | $27,825 | $23,651.25 |
STRF3 | $77.50 | $67.50 |
Technology Fee4 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees5 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $30,850 | $26,676.25 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $30,927.50 | $26,743.75 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1351 | |
Program Length(full time) | 8 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
Tuition Cost BSN Level(per credit) | $495 | $420.75 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN Level (15 credits) | $7,425 | $6,311.25 |
Tuition Cost MSN Level(per credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost MSN Level (30 credits) | $20,400 | $17,340 |
Total Tuition Cost BSN and MSN | $27,825 | $23,651.25 |
STRF3 | $80 | $70 |
Technology Fee4 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees5 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $32,350 | $26,176.25 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $32,430 | $28,246.25 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated Plus, Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1 Includes 51 credits for unencumbered RN License, assumes 39 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 45 credits are required to be taken at WCU.
2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
3 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two hundred and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
4 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
5 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.
Effective Spring II 2023
(For Spring I 2023 Enrollment use Winter 2022 Catalog for Tuition and Fees Information)
Accelerated Plus*
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 30 | |
Program Length (full time) | 2 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
Tuition Cost per credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost | $20,400 | $17,340 |
STRF2 | $55 | $47.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees4 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $21,925 | $18,865 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $21,980 | $18,912.50 |
Accelerated*
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 30 | |
Program Length(full time) | 3 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
Tuition Costper credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost | $20,400 | $17,340 |
STRF2 | $55 | $47.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees4 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $22,425 | $19,365 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $22,480 | $19,412.50 |
Working Professional*
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 30 | |
Program Length(full time) | 6 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
Tuition Costper credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost | $20,400 | $17,340 |
STRF2 | $60 | $52.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees4 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $23,925 | $20,865 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $23,985 | $20,917.50 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated Plus, Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
2 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.
Prior to Summer I 2023 | Starting Summer I 2023 | |||
Degree Type | Certificate | Certificate | ||
Total Program Credits | 18 | 18 | ||
Program Length (full time) | 3 trimesters | 2 Trimesters | ||
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
Tuition Cost (per credit) | $635 | $540 | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost | $11,430 | $9,720 | $12,240 | $10,404 |
STRF2 | $32.50 | $27.50 | $35 | $30 |
Technology Fee3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees4 | $170 | $170 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $13,100 | $11,390 | $13,765 | $11,929 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $13,132.50 | $11,417.50 | $13,800 | $11,959 |
Degree Type | Certificate | |
Total Program Credits | 18 | |
Program Length (full time) | 4 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
Tuition Cost(per credit) | $680 | $578 |
Total Tuition Cost | $12,240 | $10,404 |
STRF2 | $37.50 | $32.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees4 | $525 | $525 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $14,765 | $12,929 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $14,802.50 | $12,961.50 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree.
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
2 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.
West Coast University supports its students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online students and graduates.
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
An advanced nursing degree helps prepare you to take on new nursing opportunities. Clinical nurse leaders are needed wherever nurses work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs work in a variety of settings, including:
With our Nurse Leader tracks, you will:
Preview your course of study. Your curriculum will vary depending on what program and pace (Accelerated or Working Professional) you choose. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
Find out when upcoming terms begin
View Calendar
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Nurse Leader track tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Nurse Leader track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several Nurse Leader track financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses.
For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
West Coast University supports its students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online students and graduates.
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
An advanced nursing degree helps prepare you to take on new nursing opportunities. Clinical nurse leaders are needed wherever nurses work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs work in a variety of settings, including:
An MSN Nurse Leader is a specialized degree track that helps graduates develop strong leadership skills. WCU’s online MSN Nurse Leader program builds on graduates’ previous knowledge with online coursework that prepares them to lead healthcare organizations.
With WCU, you can complete your MSN Nurse Leader coursework online through our flexible online MSN Nurse Leader program.
Nurse leaders take on a variety of roles in different healthcare settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse leaders can be found working in hospitals, ambulatory services, nursing care facilities, governmental positions, and more.
Nurse leaders play a critical role in maintaining effective nursing team environments. They rely on strategic planning, leadership models, and healthcare system implementation to optimize patient care.
Students who have the passion for leading teams and helping motivate others might find the nurse leader track to be a rewarding course of study. It is designed to help you develop leadership skills while instilling important knowledge on healthcare systems.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for credit. Your advisor will work with you to determine what credits can transfer into your chosen program.
Time-to-completion will depend on which program and pace you choose:
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WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.
WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
Practice experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master’s certificate programs.