Why Earn your BSN?
More than three-fourths of employers have a strong preference for hiring BSN-prepared nurses, and almost half of hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States require new hires to have a BSN. For those who are already employed, having a bachelor’s degree can open more doors to leadership and management positions.
WSU RN-BSN
The WSU College of Nursing offers a degree-completion course for RNs geared for the working professional. Whether you’re returning to school or are part of a direct-transfer community college program, courses are offered in a flexible, mostly online format that can be completed part-time or full-time. With 30 years of leadership in RN-BSN education, the WSU College of Nursing is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a high-quality institution that produces exceptional graduates.
Course Work
WSU awards 32 credits toward completion of your BSN degree for passing the NCLEX and maintaining an active RN license. The remaining 30 credits may be completed full-time or part-time, and students can start any semester. The program includes course work in assessment, research, informatics, leadership, management, ethics, mental health and community health.
Program Delivery and Scheduling
The program is flexible, with just one on-campus meeting per semester. This event brings together all students enrolled in all courses for dynamic, interactive learning. During COVID-19 pandemic, we’ll meet via Zoom.
Current Students
The College of Nursing provides academic support for students at both the Spokane campus and the Tri-Cities campus. Visit the current students resources page for access to all the information you’ll need to be successful.