Center for Nursing Education
About the Program
Academic InformationThe WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing diploma program housed at the WVU Innovation Corporation in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Students enrolled in the 21-month program will be provided a full tuition waiver, free books, and extensive support services in exchange for a three-year bedside employment commitment at a WVU Medicine hospital.
The program features one-on-one academic support services and intensive clinical experiences to prepare students for nursing program success and an easy transition into nursing practice.
Mission Statement
The mission of the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is to transform lives and improve the health of West Virginians and all we serve through excellence in patient care, evidence-based practice, and education.
Regulatory
The West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses, in session March 8, 2024, accepted the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education (CNE) new program application and approved the CNE diploma program with provisional approval.
Effective December 16, 2024, the diploma nursing program at WVU Hospitals, Inc. (WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education at the WVU Innovation Corporation) is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 16, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
NOTE: Upon granting initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the ACEN Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Important Dates
- August 15, 2025: Fall 2026 Admissions Open
- August 25, 2025: First Cohort of Students Welcomed
- January 12, 2026: Second Cohort of Students Welcomed
- January 15, 2026: Spring 2027 Admissions Open
Support Future Nurses
Supporting nursing education through WVU Medicine helps cultivate a highly skilled and compassionate nursing workforce by providing access to advanced training, academic partnerships, and hands-on clinical experience. This investment strengthens patient care across the region, promotes professional growth for nurses, and ensures a sustainable pipeline of healthcare talent for the future. WVU Medicine’s commitment empowers nurses to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments while improving outcomes for the communities they serve.
WVU Medicine
WVU Medicine is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer.
Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, West Virginia is home to WVU’s main campus, parks, events, and so much more.