BECKLEY, W. Va. (WVDN) — The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech, has secured one of the top spots for “Best Nursing School in West Virginia” for 2026 from RegisteredNursing.org.
RegisteredNursing.org focuses exclusively on NCLEX pass rates for their ranking system, which highlights top institutions based on nursing students’ success in passing their licensure exams. According to the most recent NCLEX data, the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus earned a 100% pass rate.
“I am incredibly proud of our faculty and our students for earning this ranking,” said Hillary Parcell, Beckley Campus Chair. “Our curriculum is rigorous, but our faculty go the extra mile to make sure our students are prepared for their licensure exams and beyond.”
Thanks to fundraising eWorts, nursing students at the Beckley Campus who pass their NCLEX on their first attempt can receive reimbursement for the test fee.
The WVU School of Nursing’s Morgantown location received the No. 1 ranking in the state, followed directly by the Beckley Campus. The Keyser Campus, located at WVU Potomac State College, received the No. 5 ranking.
“We pride ourselves on academic excellence at all campus locations of the WVU School of Nursing,” said Dr. Tara Hulsey, Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor. “We are grateful for this recognition from RegisteredNursing.org, as it illustrates the commitment of our faculty in preparing our students for success, as well as the dedication of our students to be the best nurses they can be.”
RegisteredNursing.org said that data shows the number of nursing positions available to new nurses is projected to rise by 12% in the next 10 years in West Virginia.
For more information about the WVU School of Nursing, visit nursing.wvu.edu.
