MORGANTOWN, WV – Laurel College of Technology is pleased to announce a streamlined nursing pathway at the Morgantown campus, designed to fast-track students into the healthcare workforce. By offering a 20-month Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) followed by an accelerated 10-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) addition, Laurel is providing a critical solution to the growing demand for highly skilled medical professionals in North Central West Virginia.
Laurel is thrilled to announce a historic milestone for the Morgantown location: the launch of the first Bachelor’s degree program for the school. “This expansion marks our commitment to providing a seamless, high-quality educational journey,” said Dr. Douglas Decker, Chief Operating Officer for Laurel’s trade school network. “Our hope is that this empowers our students to achieve their highest academic and professional aspirations.”
“The need for skilled nursing leaders has never been higher,” said Dr. Michelle Borland, VP of Nursing for Laurel. “Our curriculum is designed for the modern nurse, focusing on patient safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice to ensure our students are ready for the complexities of today’s healthcare environment.”
As the healthcare landscape evolves, West Virginia continues to face a significant nursing shortage. Laurel’s program allows students to earn their ADN and enter the workforce as Registered Nurses (RNs) in just under two years. Once licensed, graduates can seamlessly transition into the 10-month BSN program to elevate their clinical leadership and specialized care capabilities. Laurel’s program is also an option for any degree-holding nurse, who has an ADN (Associate Degree of Nursing) or ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing). This allows professionals to expand your degree and advance your career opportunities! Applicants who already hold their nursing degree must also have an active, unencumbered RN license in order to be eligible for the program.
“Our mission is to prepare job-ready professionals who can provide immediate, high-quality care to our community,” said Dr. Decker, “By combining intensive simulation lab training with strategic clinical affiliations, we hope to ensure our graduates are not just meeting industry standards, but exceeding them.”
Key Features of the Program Include:
- Accelerated Timeline: Complete the ADN in 20 months and the BSN in an additional 10 months.
- Local Clinical Partnerships: Students gain hands-on experience through affiliations with WVU Medicine, Mon Health, and Encompass Health.
- Specialized Simulation: Training spaces utilizes high-fidelity simulation labs to prepare students for real-world critical thinking.
- Accreditation: Laurel’s Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the West Virginia RN Board.
- BSN (10-month) Completion: Students of this portion of the program have no requirement for on-ground attendance. The courses are completed through Laurel’s eLearning system.
Laurel College of Technology is currently accepting applications for its upcoming class starting in May 2026. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. For more information on the ADN + BSN program or to schedule a campus tour, please visit laurel.edu/programs/adn-to-bsn.
Laurel College of Technology (LCOT) provides career-focused higher education serving the North Central West Virginia region. Located at 200 Wedgewood Drive in Morgantown, LCOT is a branch of the Laurel Technical Institute (formerly Laurel Business Institute) in Uniontown, PA. Founded on a mission to bridge the gap between education and employment, the college offers specialized associate degree programs and now bachelor’s degree program, as well as diploma certifications in high-demand fields such as healthcare, cloud computing, electrical technology, and cosmetology. Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, Laurel is committed to small class sizes, hands-on training, and fostering a diverse, inclusive learning environment. For more information on our programs, visit www.laurel.edu.