The university's school of nursing has been the top-ranked nursing school in the country for more than 25 years, according to its website. For 17 of those years, it also has attained the No. 1 ranking on U.S. News and World Report's list of top nursing schools. The school features six degree programs, including both accelerated and traditional bachelor's degree programs, two master's programs, and doctoral programs in two disciplines.
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
800-759-6877
nursing.uw.edu
The College of Nursing features a baccalaureate and a master's program, both in keeping with the university's Jesuit Catholic background. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN examination, allowing them to become professionally licensed registered nurses in the state of Washington. The Master of Science program features two specializations for professional nurses, as well as an option for those who have a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field.
901 12th Ave.
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122
206-296-2000
seattleu.edu/nursing/
The university opened its School of Health Sciences in 1936 and has since earned regional recognition for the quality of its nursing program. The university features an undergraduate and a graduate program in nursing, along with an RN to BS program. This program is offered to working registered nurses who want to return to school and earn their bachelor's degrees. Seattle Pacific University also has certificate programs in nursing.
3307 Third Ave. W., Suite 106
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-2233
spu.edu/depts/health-sciences/index.asp
The community college's nursing students have the option to enroll in either its six-quarter program or its 10-quarter nursing progression. Both options require students to complete 69 credits in nursing courses, with at least 112 total credits required for graduation. Graduates of the program, whether they complete it in six quarters or in 10, will be eligible to take the NCLEX examination for state licensure as registered nurses.
16101 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
206-546-4697
shoreline.edu/nursing/
This group of community colleges offers nursing programs at four locations around Seattle: The north, south and central Seattle campuses and the Seattle Vocational Institute. Both the north and south branches offer a one-year certification program in licensed practical nursing, and LPN-to-RN programs are available at the north, south and central locations. The central campus offers a six-quarter associate degree program in registered nursing. All four campuses offer classes in nursing assistance.
1500 Harvard Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
206-587-4100
seattlecolleges.com/