While the School of Nursing of this multi-campus state school is headquartered in Spokane, the nursing program functions in partnership with Whitworth University and Eastern Washington University, allowing students to earn a Bachelor's in Nursing degree (BSN) from multiple locations in eastern Washington. Courses include anatomy/physiology, microbiology, human nutrition, professional development, community health nursing and practicum courses. This degree program is geared toward first-time nursing students with no previous experience, so pre-requisite courses for the nursing major are included in the first two years of study.
Washington State University
College of Nursing
103 E Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99202
509-324-7360
nursing.wsu.edu
This private Jesuit college in Seattle offers a four-year bachelor's degree program for RNs in the context of the Jesuit tradition of social justice and service to the community. Courses include anatomy/physiology, philosophy of the human person, theology/religious studies and pharmacology, as well as nursing care for children, adults and older adults. Geared for students without prior experience, the program includes pre-requisite classes in the first two years of study.
Seattle University
College of Nursing
901 12th Ave.
Seattle WA 98122
206-296-2000
seattleu.edu
Located in Port Angeles in northwest Washington, this college offers an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in nursing, qualifying students for the RN licensing exam. A few pre-requisite courses, such as anatomy/physiology, microbiology and English composition, must be completed prior to acceptance into the program. Nursing courses include clinical pharmacology, nutrition, and nursing practices. An advanced placement option into the course is available for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as space permits.
Peninsula College
1502 East Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-452-9277
pencol.edu
Located in Olympia, this public college has arranged its nursing program in a successive three-tier progression. Students first qualify as Certified Nursing Assistants by completing the pre-requisite courses, which include college math and English, anatomy/physiology, microbiology and others. The second tier qualifies students as Practical Nurses after the first year in the nursing program, while students continuing into the third tier earn an associates degree and qualify as RNs. Training includes therapeutics and technology, women's health nursing, family centered nursing, mental health nursing and others, accompanied by clinical practice.
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA 98512
360-754-7711
spscc.ctc.edu