Clark College offers an associate’s degree in nursing that prepares students to become registered nurses. This program is the largest of its kind in Washington State, and students have the option of pursuing an associate of applied science degree or an associate of arts degree. Courses include foundations of professional nursing, professional nursing skills, nursing concepts, family-centered nursing and nursing care of the child.
Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
360-699-6398
clark.edu
Washington State University offers a bachelor of science in nursing for registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. This program consists of nine theory courses, which are completed in an online format, and the clinical portion of the program is completed near the students’ homes. Courses include professional nursing concepts and issues, nursing research and informatics, psychiatric and mental health concepts, nursing leadership, nursing management and assessment and application of physiological concepts.
Washington State University
103 East Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99210
800-281-2589
wsu.edu
South Seattle Community College has a registered nurse ladder program for students who are licensed practical nurses and wish to become registered nurses. This registered nurse program, which leads to an associate of applied science degree, lasts for three quarters and admits students in the fall semester of each year. Courses are primarily taken in the evenings and on the weekends and include developmental psychology, health and wellness, nursing experience, and medical and surgical nursing.
South Seattle Community College
6000 16 Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98106
206-768-6684
southseattle.edu
The University of Washington at Bothell offers a master of science in nursing that provides registered nurses an opportunity to earn a master’s degree on a part-time schedule. This program is designed for students with a bachelor of science in nursing degree or registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in another field. Students attend classes every Friday and complete the program in two to three years, taking courses such as philosophical and theoretical foundations of advanced practice nursing, program planning and evaluation, and disparity and social justice in health care.
University of Washington Bothell
18115 Campus Way Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011
425-352-5376
uwb.edu