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The WSU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares students to care for patients in a variety of clinical settings ranging from acute care (hospitals) to urban and rural health clinics, home health, nursing homes, hospice, schools and more.

Students learn sound clinical judgment and communication skills and how to provide patient-centered care in interprofessional teams, just like in practice.

The WSU College of Nursing has been preparing BSN nurses since 1968, and has an alumni base of 8,000+. The BSN program is offered at the college in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Yakima.

Requirements and core courses

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
PRE-NURSING

The first two years of the nursing program are dedicated to building an academic foundation that prepares students for the nursing curriculum. Nursing prerequisites and general university requirements must be completed at WSU Pullman (or another campus offering equivalent courses) before applying to WSU College of Nursing.

The last two years of the bachelor’s degree can be completed at WSU College of Nursing in Spokane, Tri-Cities, or Yakima.

Careers

With 3.1 million Registered Nurses in the U.S., nursing is the largest health care profession nationally, regionally, and locally. Nurses comprise the largest single component of hospital staff, are the primary providers of hospital patient care, and deliver most long-term and community-based care.

BSN graduates have many opportunities to serve and work as a Registered Nurse in a variety of health care settings. Here are a few:

Cardiology Nurse
Chemical Dependence Rehabilitation Nurse
Child Psychiatry Nurse
Emergency Room Nurse
Flight Trauma Nurse
Forensic Nurse
Geriatric Nurse
Home Care Nurse
Infection Control Nurse
Long-Term Care Nurse
Military Nurse
Neonatal Nurse
Nursing Instructor
Obstetric Nurse
Occupational Health Nurse
Operating Room (Perioperative) Nurse>
Palliative Care/Hospice Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse
School Nurse
Traveling Nurse
Veteran's Affairs Nurse

As health care continues to emphasize more primary and preventive care, the demand for nurses with bachelor's and graduate degrees will expand. BSN-prepared nurses have a professional platform on which to build a rewarding career.