University of Washington

University of Washington School of Nursing, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is part of a public, four-year university. It offers a traditional BSN pathway for students entering nursing education, an RN-BSN option for licensed nurses, and graduate programs including MSN and DNP specialty tracks, as well as doctoral research degrees. Most coursework is campus-based, with some online components for degree-completion and advanced study.

Students develop core abilities in health assessment, pharmacology, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and patient education, alongside leadership and interprofessional teamwork. Clinical training pairs classroom learning with skills-lab work and supervised placements across UW Medicine hospitals and community partner sites. Program goals center on safe, patient-centered care and improvement of outcomes for individuals and populations facing complex health needs. Graduates of the pre-licensure BSN are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The school’s strong research culture and extensive clinical network can make it a standout option compared with other nearby programs in the Seattle area.