Nursing students are getting more opportunities as Western Nevada College (WNC) is expanding its nursing program in Fallon.
A major renovation of the Piñon Building on the WNC Fallon campus is scheduled to begin construction in January 2026, following the completion of design and permitting.
Officials say the new renovations of the building will include modern clinical training areas, advanced simulation labs, and dedicated study and testing rooms, aiming to provide nursing students with greater access to hands-on learning.
“In speaking about the expansion at our Advisory Board meetings, our clinical partners are excited about the prospect of educating more nurses in the rural community,” said WNC Nursing and Allied Health Director Dr. Audrey Auer.
WNC says they have eight Associate of Applied Science nursing students in Fallon. These students also travel round-trip to Carson City to complete required coursework.
Once the renovation is complete, the campus will be able to serve 24 first-year and 24 second-year nursing students.
WNC also says this renovation will increase access to healthcare education in Churchill County and the surrounding areas.
“The goal is for Fallon students to have all required classes held on the Fallon campus,” Dr. Auer said. “The expansion will provide additional lab and simulation space and also open the potential for recruiting more students from Fallon and the surrounding areas.”
