Spring 2026 nursing graduates from WSU were honored across the state, marking their transition into practice through commencement and pinning ceremonies and stepping into roles that will shape patient care across the region.
WSU College of Nursing students took part in a high-intensity mass casualty simulation in Yakima, working alongside medical students, EMS, and law enforcement. The full-day event challenged students to apply triage, trauma care, and clinical judgment in real-time scenarios.
Kate Ann Pieper, RN–BSN ’18, returned to school during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. What she gained through WSU’s RN–BSN program reshaped her confidence, expanded her leadership skills, and set her on a path from bedside nursing to nurse educator, mentor, and PhD student.
Washington State University’s College of Nursing will transition its Yakima-based undergraduate and graduate students to the WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Spokane campuses for degree completion at the end of the spring 2026 semester. The College will continue to work closely with healthcare partners in the Yakima Valley for clinical rotations and to support the nursing workforce needs in the region.
WSU College of Nursing’s new rural BSN program, funded by the Washington State Department of Health, is expanding access to nursing education in underserved communities like Klickitat County. The program offers online coursework and local clinical training, helping students stay in their hometowns while earning their degree—and building a rural nursing workforce that’s rooted, resilient, and ready to serve.
📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 🕛 12:00 p.m. (PT) 📍 In-person & Online Presented by: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) Washington State University College of Nursing ✨ ANCC […]
(serves the following school districts: https://www.esd105.org/about-us/districts) Each of the 5 sessions of this year-long series may consist of: Time with a guest presenter on a topical issue. Review of OSPI […]
The Washington State University College of Nursing proudly announces the recipients of its 2024 student awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements of its students who have demonstrated dedication, compassion, and leadership […]
Washington State University (WSU) College of Nursing has taken significant strides in integrating planetary health into its curriculum and research, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability and health care. This […]
On April 13, 2024, nursing students from Washington State University Yakima’s College of Nursing participated in a Mass Casualty Incident simulation alongside peers from the College of Pharmacy and College […]
Join us for our career fair on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a recruitment event that connects local and regional agencies with students […]
Learn about the Nursing Pre-licensure BSN Program Learn about your first semester as a nursing student Visit experiential learning labs Connect with students and faculty Open to anyone looking to […]
Washington State University’s College of Nursing Center for Experiential Learning will undergo a series of updates with the help of a substantial Modernization grant. Led by Assistant Dean Dawn DePriest, […]
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Butler Haney Hall Auditorium 200 University Parkway, Yakima, WA Livestream available on YouTube
Congratulations to the College of Nursing faculty and staff who have reached length-of-service milestones in 2022. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to cultivating future Coug nurses! All WSU […]
The WSU College of Nursing has begun admitting Bachelor of Science in Nursing students using a holistic review process, which looks beyond grades and test scores.
Graduates of the Washington State University College of Nursing are working with COVID patients throughout the state and around the country. They recently shared their thoughts with the WSU College […]
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Washington State University College of Nursing ranks No. 58 out of nearly 700 BSN programs nationwide, according to US News & […]
Simulation has been a cornerstone of nursing education at Washington State University for nearly a decade. The WSU College of Nursing participated in a landmark study by the National Council […]
