Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National League for Nursing (NLN). The school is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Undergraduate Programs

The traditional undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The L.P.N. to B.S.N. program is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses who have completed a practical nursing program.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the School of Nursing is a selective process. Minimum criteria for admission include:

• Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• A minimum grade of 2.50 (or B-) on a 4.00 scale in each nursing prerequisite and co-requisite course
• Completion of the University Math Entrance Requirement
• Completion of the University's Language Entrance Requirement
• Physical and mental health with emotional stability sufficient to meet the School of Nursing Essential Qualifications

Continuation Policies

All nursing courses are sequential. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (C) in all required nursing courses. Failure to progress according to the program plan may result in dismissal or a significant delay in graduation.

Programs of Study

The traditional B.S.N. sequence requires the completion of 64 semester hours of nursing courses, in addition to general university and other specific requirements. The curriculum plan includes courses such as:

• NURS 305: Patho/Pharm I
• NURS 306: Foundations of Care Delivery & Health Promotion
• NURS 307: Health & Physical Assessment
• NURS 308: Clinical Practicum I
• NURS 309: Professional Foundations & Principles of Leadership
• NURS 310: Scholarly Writing Concepts
• NURS 311: Patho/Pharm II
• NURS 314: Care of Chronic Conditions
• NURS 315: Psych/Mental Health
• NURS 316: Clinical Practicum II
• NURS 317: Theory & Evidence
• NURS 318: Research Methods
• NURS 319: Healthcare Technology
• NURS 401: Care of Complex Conditions
• NURS 402: Patho/Pharm III
• NURS 403: Clinical Practicum III
• NURS 404: Healthcare Diversity
• NURS 405: Informed Practice
• NURS 406: Continuity of Care
• NURS 407: Clinical Practicum IV
• NURS 408: Organizational & Economic Context of Care
• NURS 409: Health Policy
• NURS 483: Transition to Practice
• NURS 498: Capstone Project

Minor in Health Services

The Health Services minor is designed to support non-nursing majors. The minor requires the completion of 18 semester hours, including:

• NURS 100: Medical Terminology
• NURS 460: Health Care Systems and Policy
• PHIL 223: Biomedical Ethics
• At least three courses from the following areas:
  • Diversity
  • Administration
  • Physiologic Functioning
  • Applied Health Care

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

The Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing program is a cohort program designed for those who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in an academic discipline other than nursing.

School Nurse Certification

The School of Nursing offers a program for school nurse certification.

Workshops and Short Courses

The School of Nursing offers workshops and short courses through the Office of Continuing Nursing Education.