Nursing Schools in Washington
- Pre-Licensure ADN and BSN Programs in Washington
- Online (Web-Based) RN to BSN Programs
- RN to MSN and MSN Programs in Washington
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington
- Featured Post-Licensure Nursing Programs
The acute shortage of nursing faculty at nursing schools in Washington state has had dramatic affect on the number of nursing school applicants accepted to nursing programs in Washington. Over a thousand nursing school applicants were turned away or wait listed just last year. Brian S., a current nursing student at WSU comments, “The timeline for being accepted to and finishing an RN to BSN program in Washington has increased significantly, making it a difficult decision for current registered nurses to choose to earn an advanced nursing degree.” With more hospitals in Washington seeking those registered nurses holding a baccalaureate degree in nursing to fill their vacancies it is imperative that Washington nursing programs work to find a way to increase the volume of nurses they graduate.
One solution that has presented is earning a nursing degree through online nursing schools in Washington. The University of Phoenix has been very active in graduating RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN graduates over the last few years in Washington. This has helped to alleviate some of the impact on other Washington nursing schools. We have put together some of the most well know online and campus based nursing schools in the country and feature them below. The featured online and campus nursing schools you’ll find on this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited. Request free information from the featured online schools to learn more about how they can help qualified registered nurses complete a nursing program in a reasonable amount of time.
Washington Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The nursing shortage in Washington has reached critical levels. The acute nursing faculty shortage has made it difficult for nursing programs in Washington to accept enough applicants to keep up with the demand. This all sounds depressing, however for a new or veteran nurse this is all very positive with respect to job security and career advancement. Nursing in Washington has become a hot ticket with many nurses basically writing their own contracts and getting what they want. The job outlook is especially promising for those registered nurses holding an advanced degree. There has not been a better time to start or advance your career in nursing.
According to indeed.com, as of 5/3/07, the average annual salary for all registered nurse job postings in Washington was $56,000. According to salary.com the median annual salary for a registered nurse in Bellingham, WA is $60,727, in Bremerton, WA $62,308, in Everett, WA $65,353, in Olympia, WA $61,020, in Richland, WA $61,605, in Seattle, WA $66,524, in Spokane, WA $58,443, in Tacoma, WA $63,655, in Yakima, WA $58,209. These salaries will vary depending on education, location, specialty and experience. Larger hospitals usually pay more than the smaller ones in Washington.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Washington
In a hurry? Click here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs as well as each health care degree program. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.
University of Phoenix School of Nursing
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing programs are designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. Request free information from University of Phoenix below.
Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program as well as 2 MSN programs with specializations. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix School of Nursing offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses in Spokane Valley, Tacoma, Tukwila, and Bellevue, WA. Request information from a campus near you.
Everest College
Everest College offers career-focused training in the field of healthcare. Day and evening classes are available and curriculum is designed to meet the needs of potential employers. Everest College has the expert faculty and quality training programs necessary for its students to be successful.
