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Home | Start Your Nursing Career with a Master’s Degree

Designed for career changers who are ready to make an impact in healthcare

The Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM) program at Westcliff University empowers individuals with non-nursing bachelor’s or master’s degrees to pursue a rewarding new career as a registered nurse. Through engaging academic coursework, extensive hands-on training, and personalized support, Westcliff’s ELM program prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and kickstart your career in a real-world healthcare setting.

What You'll Get:

Location: Corona, CA

Next Start: September 2025

Credits: 65

Duration: 20 months (full-time)

Includes Clinical Rotations

Why Choose Westcliff’s ELM Program?

You’ve already earned a degree—now put it to work in a profession that makes a difference. Westcliff’sELM program offers an accelerated path to nursing that blends innovative academic methods with extensive real-world experience.

U.S.-Accredited Master’s Degree:

Graduate in under two years—or sooner with approved transfer credits.

Digital Learning Tools:

No more boring books and powerpoints! Learn through ATI Engage case
studies and interactive scenarios.

Simulation-Based Training:

Practice clinical skills in our high-fidelity simulation labs.

Hands-On Clinical Rotations:

Gain real-world experience in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Leadership Development:

Build decision-making and patient management skills.

Regional Accreditation:

Westcliff University is regionally accredited by the prestigious WASC
Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

What You’ll Learn

Through a focused, full-time schedule of 4–5 days per week—including clinical rotations—you’ll build a strong foundation in nursing science, clinical judgment, leadership, and compassionate patient care.

Length: 20 months full-time (or less with transfer credits)

Schedule: Classroom and clinical rotations

Designed For: Students with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-nursing field

Clinical Sites: Assigned based on availability

A Message from the College of Nursing

“At Westcliff, our philosophy is grounded in practical, hands-on education. That’s what nursing is all about—helping students understand what bedside care really looks like and preparing them to step into that role with confidence.”

— Erica Martinez, Executive Director, College of Nursing

Your Nursing Career Starts Here

Graduates of the ELM program are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN and begin careers across a range of healthcare settings.

What You'll Get:

Registered Nurse (RN))

Public Health Nurse

Case Manager or Nurse Navigator

Nursing Informatics Specialist

Train in Our Brand-New Nursing Facility

Westcliff’s Corona campus is a newly built, state-of-the-art facility created for modern nursing education. From simulation labs to study spaces, every detail is designed to support your success.