护理学院

Learn skills at the forefront of healthcare

A career in nursing offers the opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with caring. 护理 is a career that is personally fulfilling, 丰厚的经济回报, 也是医疗保健的核心. 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, 社区, 和人口. 


快速的事实

94.9%

2023年NCLEX通过率.

超过94%

WWU nursing students who have jobs within 12 months after graduation.

900

The minimum number of hours students participate in both inpatient and outpatient clinicals. These include learning the healthcare system in both rural and urban settings.


大学经历

What will your college experience look like as a nursing major?

护理 students participate in WWU’s vibrant campus life, including events organized by ASWWU, ASWWU波特兰, 还有护士俱乐部. 事件 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. 课程在两个校区举行, 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.

职业道路

What can your career path as a nursing major look like?

To practice as a nurse, it is necessary to pass the NCLEX licensure exam. There are several paths to a nursing career, 然而, it is becoming more common for 医院 and other employers to require a bachelor’s degree. In Washington, nurses earn $96,980 annually on average. Nurses can work in a variety of settings, 包括学校, 医院, 以及长期护理机构. Specialties can be as varied as anesthetists, 护士管理, 教育, or medical consulting on legal cases. Nurses consistently list high job satisfaction, even in recent years. 


迪安的消息

We are excited that you have chosen or are considering nursing as your profession. The unique opportunities that a nursing degree offers are endless and can provide a lifetime of fulfillment. Caring for those who are vulnerable requires compassion and the learning process can be challenging, but we are here to support you during your 教育 and beyond. Choosing a nursing school is an important first step in your career; here are reasons to look at 沃拉沃拉大学 护理学院.  

  • 第一个, we have a long history of high NCLEX pass rates, that begins with integrating NCLEX preparation from the beginning of your nursing 教育.  使用以能力为基础的课程, we focus on preparing you to enter the nursing profession with confidence.  
  • Second, our faculty and staff are dedicated to your success. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment where students are encouraged to share their opinions and beliefs. 教师 model and encourage students to take care of themselves first, 身体和精神, so that they can learn to provide wholistic care to those around them.  
  • Lastly, we provide the opportunity to participate in over 900 clinical hours.  This provides students with clinical experiences in a variety of learning environments, caring for patients across the lifespan and in both rural and urban settings.

We are committed to creating a vision of nursing that is inclusive and equitable, and to prepare nurses to excel in the ever-changing health care environment. 

We look forward to working with you.  Please feel free to reach out to our advisors on the 书院坊校园 (nursing@drbriangoonan.com)或波特兰校区(波特兰.advising@drbriangoonan.com)查阅更多资料. 

真诚地,

Michaelynn保罗, R.N., D.N.P.
护理学院院长


新闻 & 更新

进一步护理补助金
2024年1月22日

进一步护理补助金

WWU receives $105,231 to update Portland simulation lab

2023年毕业周末
2023年6月6日

2023年毕业周末

Doug Tilstra, vice president of student life, to give commencement address

护理教育补助金
2022年12月14日

护理教育补助金

护理学院 awarded $100,000 to accelerate competency-based 教育

护理实验室补助金
2022年11月7日

护理实验室补助金

WWU receives $285,000 to improve nursing simulation lab

对波特兰学生的支持
2022年4月21日

对波特兰学生的支持

New funds added to endowed nursing scholarship