Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PL-BSN)
Who Should Apply?
If you are hard working and passionate about giving back to your community and helping people in their time of need, this is the program for you!
How You’ll Learn
If you are hard working and passionate about giving back to your community and helping people in their time of need, this is the program for you!
Simulation
You’ll learn using high-tech manikins and live actors in addition to your clinical experiences. Simulation gives students a safe way to gain nursing skills plus practice teamwork and communication.
Outreach
We help our communities through outreach to homeless shelters and schools, community centers and nursing homes. Under the guidance of College of Nursing faculty, you’ll give vaccinations, flu shots, and health screenings.
The Job Market
- Coug Nurses are in demand. 80% of our BSN students land their first RN job within three months of graduation.
- Registered nurses are in big demand because of an aging population, the nursing workforce itself getting older, and disruptions caused by the pandemic.
- Nurses work hard, which is reflected in their shifts and their pay. A common hospital schedule is three 12 hour shifts with four days off each week. The average annual salary for an Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington is $95,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Nursing needs more cultural competency, including rural, first-generation, 2SLGBTQIA+, and military nurses, as well as nurses of color and nurses who speak languages in addition to English. As a nurse, you play a vital role in your community and your voice is crucial to improve community healthcare.
The Washington State University College of Nursing BSN, MN and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K. Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
