School of Nursing
Learn skills at the forefront of healthcare
A career in nursing offers the opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with caring. Nursing is a career that is personally fulfilling, financially rewarding, and at the heart of healthcare. Nurses make up the largest healthcare profession nationwide, with the need for nurses continuing to grow. A dynamic and challenging profession with flexible schedules and diverse practice options, nursing offers a meaningful career with the opportunity to promote and improve health for individuals, communities, and populations.
Quick Facts
94.4%
NCLEX pass rate for 2025.
97.8%
WWU nursing students who have jobs within 12 months after graduation.
What will your college experience look like as a nursing major?
Nursing students participate in WWU’s vibrant campus life, including events organized by ASWWU, ASWWU Portland, and the nursing club. Events like Bread Night—a weekly meal hosted in collaboration with local churches—nurture community and belonging.
WWU’s nursing program introduces students to holistic care and emphasizes personal wellness. Classes are held on two campuses, both of which feature modernized labs that allow students to practice their skills and build confidence in realistic simulations. WWU’s cutting edge curriculum focuses on competency-based learning which emphasizes being practice-ready upon graduation.
Learn more about what the college experience looks like for our nursing students.
What can your career path as a nursing major look like?
Your journey into professional nursing begins with graduating from an approved program and successfully passing the NCLEX licensure exam. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is increasingly the standard for practice and is preferred by many healthcare organizations because it prepares graduates for the full range of professional opportunities.
Nursing remains one of the most in-demand and trusted professions, offering strong employment stability, competitive salaries, and high job satisfaction. A BS in nursing prepares you to care for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, public and community health, schools, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and home health. The degree also opens doors to specialty practice and graduate study in advanced practice, leadership, research, and consulting, supported by excellent career mobility and diverse professional pathways.
