Washington
Bellevue College
Mail Stop R130
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, Washington 98007
425-564-2012
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/health/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Our program prepares graduates for beginning level clinical practice as Registered Nurses through an Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree in Nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington is granted by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The degree curriculum is designed so that prerequisite and general education classes are completed prior to the two years of nursing course work. The program is selective admission with full time lecture classes scheduled during the day and clinical hours scheduled during day and evening hours.
RN-BSN
The Bellevue College RN to BSN program builds upon the academic foundations and experience of the Associate Degree prepared nurse. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education in Nursing is the basic foundation of the RN to BSN program. The RN to BSN program enhances professional values and role development, scholarly inquiry, leadership, communication skills, health information technology and community and public health. This prepares graduates to be managers of care, providers of care and active members of the profession.
Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver WA 98663
360.699.6398
http://www.clark.edu/academics/programs/heoc/nursing/index.php
Associate Degree in Nursing
In 1962, Clark College's nursing program graduated its first class of nurses. But in truth, the college's history of nursing education stretches long before then, back to when it taught Nurse's Aide courses to help fill the nursing shortage during World War II. At the time, nurses were typically trained in hospital-sponsored and - hosted schools, but when St. Joseph's Hospital shut down its nursing school in the mid-1950s, leaving the region with no source of new nurses, Clark College stepped in to fill the gap. It's been providing quality nursing care - and high-paying jobs - to the region ever since.
Columbia Basin College
2600 N. 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
509.547.0511
http://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=323
Associate Degree in Nursing
CBC is proud of its reputation for quality Nursing education. Students who graduate from the CBC Nursing program consistently achieve one of the highest rates of passage of first-time candidates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for associate degree prepared registered nurses in Washington state. CBC Nursing graduates are consistently employed after graduation and are regarded highly in the healthcare community.
LPN-RN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) may enter the Advanced Placement program without having to repeat course material they have already mastered. Transfer students are accommodated as there is space available. Placement is based upon individual evaluation of past education.
Practical Nursing
An exit avenue is provided at the end of each year of the Nursing program. Following successful completion of the first year, students may receive a Practical Nurse Certificate and are eligible to take the LPN licensure exam.
Eastern Washington University
Admissions
304 Sutton Hall
Cheney WA 99004
509.359.6200
http://www.ewu.edu/cshe/programs/nursing.xml
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is offered at WSU College of Nursing in Spokane, Tri-Cities, or Yakima Washington. A consortium partnership with Eastern Washington University (EWU), Washington State University (WSU) and Whitworth University enables students to complete undergraduate degree requirements and nursing prerequisite courses at one of the participating universities before applying to WSU College of Nursing to finish the BSN degree. Students applying from one of the participating universities have priority admission to the BSN program. Typically, freshmen enrolling at EWU need at least two years of coursework to prepare to apply to the BSN program. Students who are admitted will take an additional two years of coursework through WSU College of Nursing to complete the BSN degree.
Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
425-388-9100
http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/health-safety/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
As the second oldest associate degree program in Washington state, Nurse with patient in bedEvCC's nursing program has been preparing students to be registered nurses since 1950. Graduates of our accredited program receive an Associates in Arts and Sciences in Nursing degree. Following the national movement for nurses to seek more education, most graduates continue their studies and earn BSN or higher nursing degrees.
Nursing Assistant
EvCC offers a one-quarter program that prepares graduates for certification as nursing assistants. The program is approved by the Washington Sate Department of Social and Health Services. Many nursing assistants continue their education to become nurses. The Nursing Department of Everett Community College offers a career mobility approach to nursing education that prepares graduates for Certification as Nursing Assistants. The program is approved by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
Gonzaga University
502 East Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0068
(866) 380.5323
http://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/School-of-Professional-Studies/Degrees-Programs/Nursing/default.asp
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grounded in Jesuit and Nursing traditions, the Pre-licensure BSN nursing program offered by the Department of Nursing at Gonzaga University focuses on the values of servant leadership, social justice, community and reflective practice. The Nursing program embraces the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) which includes nurses work, nursing roles, complexity of health care, organizations, individuals, families, communities and populations.
RN-MSN Online
The Gonzaga University online RN to MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) who want to earn an advanced nursing degree. An MSN can open up new career opportunities for nurses interested in management or specialized nursing positions—and with this accelerated program, you will earn your master’s degree much faster than you would earning your bachelor’s and master’s degrees separately.
MSN Online
An online nursing master’s degree is the first step toward career advancement, as the demand for health care professionals is expected to reach a critical need within the next decade. Nurses with master’s degrees in nursing are in great demand as the complexity in the health care system increases. New careers will be developed to provide care for the aging population. Educators for the new generation of men and women nurses are needed now more than ever! Earn your online nursing master’s degree without putting your career on hold – start now at Gonzaga Online.
2nd Master's Degree Online
The online Second Master’s Degree program (formerly Post-Master’s Certificate) is designed for the Registered Nurse who already possesses a Master’s degree in Nursing but desires additional preparation in another specialty area. The program is structured to meet the needs and schedules of working Registered Nurses through the same distributive learning formats used in the MSN program.
Grays Harbor College
Health Sciences Division
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-4148
http://www.ghc.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Grays Harbor College offers a six-quarter program (2 academic years) leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing. Most students take a year of admission and support courses prior to entry.
Practical Nursing
Students who take an additional one (1) credit course in “Personal and Vocational Relationships” at the end of their first year will have the option to apply for a Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing and be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
LPN-RN
Qualified LPNs who wish to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing must apply for admission to the second year of the program. Admission is on a space available basis. Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
(253) 833-9111
http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/practicalnursing/mission.shtm
Practical Nursing
The nursing program at Green River Community College consists of three separate yet complementary parts. The three components of the program are the theoretical content, the campus laboratory, and community lab sites. The theory portion of the program is taught in the classroom utilizing a variety of teaching methods to facilitate the transmission of nursing knowledge from the medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, and psychiatric arenas to the beginning nursing student. Teaching occurs from simple to complex as each course builds from a foundation to a holistic product. The campus laboratory simulates healthcare settings that will enhance nursing skills utilized to deliver care to clients in actual healthcare facilities. The community laboratory consists of those healthcare facilities where the student combines the knowledge learned in the theory courses and the campus laboratory and applies them in delivering care to patients. These three components are taught each quarter and each must be successfully completed in order to move to the next quarter.
Highline Community College
Nursing Department
P.O. Box 98000 M/S 15-1
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
(206) 592-3471
http://flightline.highline.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Highline Community College's Registered Nursing program provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that includes study in nursing theory and practice. You will gain practical experience through supervised clinical practice in hospitals, long-term care settings, and community health care agencies.
LPN-RN
If you are currently licensed as a practical nurse, LPN to Registered Nursing coursework within Highline's Registered Nursing program will prepare you for a career as a registered nurse. The comprehensive curriculum includes study in nursing theory and practice, and provides practical experience through supervised clinical practice.
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview WA 98632
360.442.2311
http://www.lowercolumbia.edu/programs/academic-home-pages/nursing-home-page/index.aspx
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency allows students to become a licensed practical nurse by completing the first four quarters of the nursing curriculum.
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Registered Nurse Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree is earned by completing the remainder of the nursing curriculum, enabling students to become a licensed registered nurse.
LPN-RN
The LPN2RN Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree enables licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses. Two options are available: Campus Based and eLearning (online).
Northwest University
5520 108th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
425.822.8266
http://www.northwestu.edu/academics/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Upon successful completion of the four-year pre-nursing courses and nursing curriculum requirements, students are prepared to sit for the national licensure examination leading to the Registered Nurse (RN) status in the State of Washington. This licensure allows graduates to practice professional nursing in health care systems across Washington State and seek reciprocal licensure in all states and territories of the United States of America or potentially work in other countries.
Olympic College
1600 Chester Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
(360) 792-6050
http://www.olympic.edu/Students/AcadDivDept/MESH/HealthOccupations/Nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
Thank you for your interest in the Olympic College Nursing Program. Olympic College offers a two-year curriculum designed to prepare qualified men and women to be eligible to sit for the NCLEX- RN. The two-year curriculum is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly National League Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The program includes a balance of general education courses, nursing theory, and nursing practice. Following acceptance, the average student will complete the program in six academic quarters. A minimum 3.7 grade point in NURSE 151 is required. All other nursing courses require a minimum 2.2 (80%)grade point or above to progress in the Nursing Program.
Practical Nursing
Thank you for your interest in the Olympic College Practical Nursing Program. The Olympic College Practical Nursing Program is a one-year program that prepares graduates to provide safe direct patient care as licensed practical nurses (LPN) in acute care, long-term care, home health, and ambulatory care settings. The program includes both classroom study and supervised clinical practice (patient care). Classroom study covers basic nursing concepts and patient-care related subjects, including anatomy, physiology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, geriatric nursing, administration of medication, and nutrition and professional role development. Clinical practice experiences are held in a variety of patient care settings.
LPN-RN
Olympic College offers a four-quarter Transition to Associate Degree Nursing curriculum designed to prepare qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to
become Registered Nurses. The four-quarter curriculum is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly National League Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Program includes a balance of general education courses, nursing theory, and nursing practice. Following acceptance, the average student will complete the program in three academic quarters. A minimum grade of 2.2 (80%) must be earned in each nursing course. Graduates are prepared for employment as Registered Nurses in home health care, hospitals, long-term care, and community-based care agencies.
Pacific Lutheran University
School of Nursing Ramstad
Room 214
Tacoma, WA 98447-00032
253-535-7672
http://www.plu.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A Pacific Lutheran University Bachelors of Science in Nursing curriculum is based on the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Baccalaureate Education in Nursing (2008) and achievement of the program outcomes will enable graduates to practice as a generalist nurse within a complex healthcare system. The BSN curriculum builds on the PLU core liberal education in the arts, humanities and sciences as the cornerstone for the practice of nursing.
LPN-BSN
LPN to BSN bridge is for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) returning for a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Entry Level MSN Degrees
The School of Nursing offers two program options for those with a non-nursing Bachelor's degree:
The Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for students with a prior non-nursing baccalaureate degree to gain RN licensure and complete the MSN Care and Outcomes Manager concentration, Advanced Generalist focus. Although maintaining employment is not advised during the pre-licensure portion of the program (first 15 months), newly licensed RNs are encourage to work during the graduate portion (last 12 months).27 months.
The RN-B to MSN program is designed for registered nurses with a prior non-nursing baccalaureate degree. This program leads to the MSN Care and Outcomes Manager concentration, Advanced Generalist focus. 15 months.
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-2352
http://www.rtc.edu/programs/trainingprograms/NurseAssistant/
Nursing Assistant
Students gain knowledge and learn skills caring for patients of various age groups during acute and chronic stages of diseases, surgery, and rehabilitation, as well as how to maintain health during the normal aging process. Included in the curriculum are patients' rights, basic bedside nursing skills, patient/personal safety, HIPAA and HIV/AIDS education. Skills are practiced in the program laboratory. Clinical experience occurs in acute hospitals and/or skilled nursing facilities. Students must pass all coursework with a "2.0" average or better and a satisfactory completion of clinical and lab for their certificate. This program is the first phase of the career ladder option for students to become Licensed Practical or Registered Nurses.
Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave West
Seattle WA 98119
206-281-2000
http://www.spu.edu/depts/health-sciences/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing is an upper-division major that builds on the SPU liberal arts foundation, and prepares graduates to assume entry-level practice and leadership roles in a variety of acute care and community settings.
RN-BSN
If you’re currently a registered nurse and would like to earn your bachelor of science degree in the nursing major, then SPU’s program is for you.
Master's of Science in Nursing Programs
Nurses who are ready to advance their education, leadership, and clinical expertise can pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The School of Health Sciences offers four specialty pathways within the MSN Program:
•Nurse Educator
•Clinical Nurse Specialist
•Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
•Family Nurse Practitioner
Seattle University
College of Nursing
901 12th Ave
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle WA 98122
206.296.5660
http://www.seattleu.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Seattle University College of Nursing is one of the oldest nursing programs in the state of Washington. The college has a long history of outstanding baccalaureate education and is steeped in its Jesuit tradition of community outreach and service. The college will provide students with critical thinking tools and the educational preparation needed for professional practice and care for individuals, families and communities through regional, national and global engagement.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is grounded in the Jesuit ideals of teaching, service, education for values, and growth of persons. The curriculum focuses on care of vulnerable populations through a strong commitment to social justice. Our value-based education emphasizes the ethical, moral and spiritual dimensions of nursing. Attention to individual strengths and needs produces graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled and confident in their ability to effect change.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the demands of complex healthcare systems, the rapidly expanding scientific knowledge needed for practice, and the increasing need for interprofessional collaboration and leadership. Graduates will be prepared for leadership and advocacy roles that shape just and humane healthcare policies and promote access to high quality, culturally competent care for individuals, families and communities through regional, national and global engagement.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
http://www.shoreline.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
We are pleased that you are interested in the Nursing Program at Shoreline Community College. Over 2,400 students have graduated from the Shoreline program since it started in 1966. Graduates are awarded the degree of Applied Arts and Sciences Transfer in Nursing degree by the College. After graduation, individuals must take and pass the NCLEX-RN examination to be licensed by the state as Registered Nurses.
Skagit Valley College
Angst Hall – Room 115
2405 East College Way
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
360.416.7933
http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_219
Associate Degree in Nursing
The purpose of the Nursing Program at the Skagit Valley College is to educate students to practice nursing within varied health care settings. Nursing education will assist the student to provide optimal level of health and wellness for the individual and family. SVC Nursing Program Philosophy The Nursing Department philosophy reflects faculty beliefs centering on the individual and related concepts of the environment, health-illness and nursing, including nursing practice and education. Consistent with the philosophy of Skagit Valley College, the faculty also believes students should be facilitated in reaching realistic goals commensurate with their diverse needs and individual abilities.
Practical Nursing
The Skagit Valley College, Practical Nursing Program vision is that students who successfully complete the Practical Nursing Program become caring and compassionate health care providers who take responsibility for safe nursing practice, and demonstrate behaviors that promote health and well being of themselves and others. The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to prepare students for Washington state licensure eligibility. To accomplish this mission, the Practical Nursing Program will provide the necessary resources and well-prepared faculty. The nursing faculty support and take an active role in life-long learning. It is also the mission of the Practical Nursing Program to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with its diverse health care community.
Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
509-533-7000
http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
The mission of the SCC nursing program is to assist in meeting the needs of the community by preparing graduates for entry-level practice in a variety of health care settings. The nursing program offers a high-quality and student-centered educational curriculum which emphasizes critical thinking skills and promotes lifelong learning. The program reflects the mission of Spokane Community College in its support of a diverse community of adult learners.
Tacoma Community College
6501 South 19th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98466
253.566.5000
http://www.tacomacc.edu/areasofstudy/careertraining/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
TCC's Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares for employment as a Registered Nurse. The programs structure is progressive, leading to an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree and graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nursing. A graduate who has completed the Associate Degree in Nursing may articulate into a bachelor's degree program at a 4-year institution.
LPN-RN
Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to become Registered Nurses may apply for advanced standing in the program. LPNs are admitted into the program twice a year, in summer and winter. LPNs are required to take an LPN articulation course that prepares them to transition into either third (part-time) or fourth (full-time) level, depending on assessment level.
University of Washington
Box 357260
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-8736
800-759-NURS
http://nursing.uw.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN coursework emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, care and therapeutics, person/environment fit and health care resources. Clinical experiences occur in a wide variety of hospital and community settings serving diverse populations; role development, decision making, health status evaluation, and scholarship are emphasized. The BSN program is highly competitive, and demands rigorous academics combined with experiential learning.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Nursing Program provides the opportunity for advanced study in selected areas of nursing science, professional foundations, related sciences and modes of systematic inquiry related to advanced and specialized professional nursing practice. MN Degree Specialty is Community Health Nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you for a tripartite role in advanced practice nursing, leadership, and practice inquiry. Advanced Practice nursing qualifies you to apply for national certification in a selected specialty. Post-master's DNP students who do not seek additional certification focus on integrating practice inquiry and leadership into practice. Leadership encompasses organizations/systems, information technology, policy, professional identity, and skills in leadership and inter-professional collaboration within a social justice context. Practice Inquiry focuses on critically appraising and translating evidence into practice. DNP graduates provide leadership in multiple areas, including quality improvement and systems management. They are competent, reflective clinicians within their area of advanced practice nursing. Our DNP graduates are using their DNP preparation and degrees in a wide variety of settings!
University of Washington Bothell
Nursing and Health Studies Program
Box 358532
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
425.352.5376
http://www.bothell.washington.edu/nhs
RN-BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program offers nurses with an RN both full- and part-time study options for earning your BSN, with Nursing core classes held one day a week. You can pursue your degree on the Bothell campus, as part of the North Counties program in Mount Vernon, or in Everett.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Nursing program prepares professional nurses for leadership roles in health care practice, education, administration, and research settings. Students with a BSN or an RN and Bachelor's degree in another discipline are admitted each fall and attend classes part-time on Fridays at the Bothell campus for 2 to 3 years. The curriculum allows you to explore nursing theory, research, leadership, diversity, social justice, ethics, and program planning and evaluation.
University of Washington Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
800-736-7750
http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/nursing
RN-BSN
UW Tacoma Nursing takes a registered nurse, licensed in Washington State, to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree. The courses support students in developing professionally. The program goals, in part, stress communication, critical Murray Morgan Bridge and Mt. Rainierthinking, cultural sensitivity, enhanced patient care, research and scholarship, health promotion and education, and adapting to changes in the healthcare setting.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Nursing program prepares RNs for clincal practice in a range of settings as leaders, managers, care providers, and educators. We offer the following curriculum options:
Communities, Populations and Health
Leadership in Healthcare
Nurse Educator
The curriculum has a strong emphasis on mentoring, both in terms of fieldwork placements and with the faculty. The core coursework for all curriculum options includes research, health systems, health policy, leadership, diversity, and social issues related to health.
Walla Walla University
School of Nursing
204 S. College Ave
College Place WA 99324
509-527-2461
http://www.wallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/undergraduate-programs/nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our Students...
•have clinical nursing experiences in a variety of settings, including community hospitals, service agencies, home care and extended care facilities, and schools.
•graduate with Bachelor of Science degrees, majoring in nursing (a four-year degree).
•are, upon graduation, eligible to apply for licensing exams (NCLEX-RN) in Washington, Oregon, or any other U.S. jurisdiction.
The School of Nursing...
•is a Seventh-day Adventist university, welcoming students wishing to study in a Christian environment.
•is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
•prepares professional nurses to function in a variety of settings and to provide a foundation for graduate study.
Washington State University
College of Nursing
PO Box 1495
Spokane WA 99210
509-324-7360
http://nursing.wsu.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The WSU College of Nursing pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares students for a lifelong career in nursing practice. During the first two years of the curriculum, prerequisites and general university requirements are completed at Eastern Washington University, Whitworth University, Washington State University, or any institution offering equivalent courses. The last two years are completed at WSU College of Nursing in Spokane, Tri-Cities, or Yakima, Washington.
RN-BSN
WSU College of Nursing offers a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree for new or experienced licenced practicing nurses who want to enhance their nursing career by earning their BSN, or for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students nearing graduation.
Master of Nursing
The Master of Nursing (MN) in Advanced Population Health (APH) at WSU College of Nursing prepares advanced practice nurse leaders to assess and improve community health care programs and systems. Graduates are prepared to develop, market, manage, and evaluate programs to reach and promote health of vulnerable populations. Students learn how to audit and analyze community health programs’ effectiveness and reach, with emphasis placed on collaborating with other professional disciplines to improve community health. The program is offered at full or part-time study and combines on-campus course work with distance/online options. Students work closely with experienced faculty preceptors to coordinate successful completion of their clinical practicum within the community.
PhD
The College of Nursing PhD program prepares future nurse scientists and researchers who are visionary leaders with a passion for contributing to evidence-based knowledge in health care. PhD students conduct research aimed at enhancing effectiveness of nursing in specific populations and within various health care settings. The program combines in-person educational courses with a distance/online format, allowing for flexible scheduling in the region, nation, and beyond. The college’s research faculty is accessible and committed to each individual’s success, assisting with grant writing and regular mentoring through establishing a career as a nurse scientist.
Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 682-6800
https://www.wvc.edu/directory/departments/nursing/default.asp
Associate Degree in Nursing
The WVC Nursing Program has limited enrollment on the Wenatchee and Omak campuses and is subject to special admission requirements and procedures for both the first and second year, in addition to the prerequisites. Since the Nursing Program requires intensive study, students should complete the required general education courses before entering the program. Students should expect to carry a heavy class schedule unless they have previously completed some of the required general education courses. Hands-on clinical work in a variety of health care settings in the community provides invaluable experience, offering opportunities for critical thinking and effective decision-making by the student nurse. Clinical students will be assigned day and evening shifts, and may have out-of-town travel. Second-year students may have to work some evening shifts or Saturdays. All students when given out-of-town assignments (for short periods of time) are responsible for their own living expenses.
Practical Nursing
Completion of the first year (four quarters) of the associate degree program entitles the student to take the licensure examination for practical nursing.
Whatcom Community College
237 West Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.383.3000
http://whatcom.ctc.edu/degrees-and-programs/professional-and-tech-degrees/health-care/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The purpose of the nursing program is to educate students to practice nursing within varied health care settings in collaboration with other members of the health care team and to assist individuals who are experiencing commonly occurring health care problems to progress toward an optimal level of health and wellness. It prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Online Hybrid Nursing program
Whatcom Community College is making changes to the start dates for the next part-time, online/hybrid Nursing program. Whatcom will not be offering a new online/hybrid nursing program option to start fall 2013, as previously planned. The full-time, face-to-face program will still follow previously published dates including application in spring quarter 2013 and begin fall quarter 2013. Dates for starting the next part-time, online/hybrid cohort are being evaluated. Students are invited to meet with an Advisor to discuss possible changes with prerequisite planning and other preparation for applying. The part-time, online/hybrid nursing program has been, and continues to be, an especially appealing option for working adults. Whatcom Community College recognizes its value as part of the collection of regional nurse education opportunities and will continue to evaluate the next opportunity to begin the next program.
Whitworth University
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
509.777.1000
http://www.whitworth.edu/academic/programs/preprofessionalhealthstudies/nursing/index.htm
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Established in 1968, the baccalaureate nursing degree program (BSN) at Washington State University College of Nursing (CON) prepares students for careers in nursing. Since the program’s inception, a consortium agreement between Whitworth University, Washington State University and Eastern Washington University allows each student to complete her or his undergraduate and nursing prerequisites at consortium institutions and then to go on and complete the BSN degree at WSU College of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the undergraduate program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX exam and become licensed RNs.