Nursing Schools in Washington
The State of Washington has a population of over 6.5 million people. The total population of Washington is estimated to grow 26% between 2000 and 2020 with the population of people over 65 growing 99%. This huge increase with its boom in population of people over 65 will require many new healthcare professionals to compensate for the demand.
Currently Washington employs 8% of its population in the healthcare profession, lower than the national average. The need for nursing professionals is growing exponentially with our countries growing needs. With Washington already being below the national average on the number of nursing professionals it employs, it’s easy to see how great the need is.
The 2009 mean hourly wage for a RN was $32.12, while the mean hourly wage of a LPN/LVN was $20.24. Both provide graduates with above average wages and many opportunities when entering the workforce.
Major Cities in Washington: Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Federal Way, Kent, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima
Washington Nursing Resources: Washington Nurses Association, Washington State Board of Nursing
Online Nursing Schools & Opportunities
The College network
In conjunction with colleges and universities across the country, TCN helps students enter into online nursing programs that can be completed entirely online.
| LPN/LVN to RN |  |
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| AS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN | |
| RN to MSN | |
| RN to MSN in Education | |
| Paramedic to RN | |
Indiana State University
ISU stands as one of the industry leaders in offering nursing degrees oonline. In as little as 12 months, students can complete the program and never having stepped into a classroom.
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| RN to BSN | |
Grand Canyon University
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand Canyon University offers a challenging education to in a Christian community.
| MSN Bridge in Nursing Education | |
| MSN in Nursing Leadership | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Kaplan University
Kaplan is accredited from the Higher Learning Commission, and offers online nursing programs. Kaplan also offers continuing education so that graduates can obtain certificates and diplomas in specialized fields of study.
| RN to MSN | |
| MS Nurse Educator | |
| MS Nurse Administrator | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
The University of Phoenix
As one of the very first universities to offer online nursing programs, the UoP has more than 10 years experience in helping students earn online education.
| MS in Informatics | |
| PhD in Nursing | |
| MS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Capella University
Striving to deliver the best in online bachelor, master, and PhD education, Capella stands out among the pack of schools jumping on board to offer degrees online.
| MSN Nurse Educator Bridge | |
| PhD Nursing Education | |
| RN to BSN Degree Completion | |
