护理学院
Learn skills at the forefront of healthcare
A career in nursing offers the opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with caring. 护理 is a career that is personally fulfilling, financially rewarding, and at the heart of healthcare. Nurses make up the largest healthcare profession nationwide, with the need for nurses continuing to grow. A dynamic and challenging profession with flexible schedules and diverse practice options, nursing offers a meaningful career with the opportunity to promote and improve health for individuals, 社区, 和人口.
快速的事实
94.9%
NCLEX pass rate for 2023.
超过94%
WWU nursing students who have jobs within 12 months after graduation.
大学经历
What will your college experience look like as a nursing major?
护理 students participate in WWU’s vibrant campus life, including events organized by ASWWU, ASWWU波特兰, and the nursing club. 事件 like Bread Night—a weekly meal hosted in collaboration with local churches—nurture community and belonging.
WWU’s nursing program introduces students to holistic care and emphasizes personal wellness. Classes are held on two campuses, both of which feature modernized labs that allow students to practice their skills and build confidence in realistic simulations. WWU’s cutting edge curriculum focuses on competency-based learning which emphasizes being practice-ready upon graduation.
Learn more about what the college experience looks like for our nursing students.
职业道路
What can your career path as a nursing major look like?
To practice as a nurse, it is necessary to pass the NCLEX licensure exam. There are several paths to a nursing career, 然而, it is becoming more common for 医院 and other employers to require a bachelor’s degree. In Washington, nurses earn $96,980 annually on average. Nurses can work in a variety of settings, 包括学校, 医院, and long-term care facilities. Specialties can be as varied as anesthetists, nurse administration, 教育, or medical consulting on legal cases. Nurses consistently list high job satisfaction, even in recent years.
