nursing schools

Washington State University College of Nursing

Washington State University College of Nursing is located in Spokane, Washington and is one of the top nursing schools in the nation. The school is ranked #32 nationally by US News and World Report. Currently, there are three programs offered:

• Traditional BSN Program
• Accelerated BSN Program
• RN to BSN Program

The traditional program requires 128 credits while the accelerated program requires only 76. Tuition for residents is $7,104 and tuition for non-residents is $22,964. In addition to tuition, students must pay a fee of $1,168 per quarter (12 credits or more). This fee includes full access to WSU’s online library services so that students may research and study via online resources.

University of Houston-Victoria

• Location: Houston-Victoria
• Specialty: online programs
• Rank: top 10 online nursing programs in the nation
• Acceptance rate: 100%
• Size: 21-50 students
• Tuition: $9,626
• Tuition per credit: $367

Western Michigan University

General Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Research Focus: College of Health and Human Services and School of Nursing have strong research focus. Several faculty members have projects focused on maternal-child health, and nursing education.

Online Program: Has online programs, including RN to MSN.

Programs Offered: BSN and accelerated second degree BSN; MSN with specializations in adult-gerontological nurse practitioner (required for acute care certification), adult-gerontological clinical nurse specialist, family nurse practitioner, nursing education or nursing administration; DNP with a specialization in advanced practice (clinical specializations are available) or leadership; post-master’s certificates in all master’s programs except family nurse practitioner (only the online program is accredited).

Programs Not Currently Offered: The traditional doctoral program is no longer offered. The university offers several other doctoral degrees related to health professions.

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Webster University

Founded in 1915, Webster University is a private, non-profit university serving students at over 100 campuses worldwide. Its nursing program, though not large by any means, offers the kind of personalized education that many prospective nursing students are looking for. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program takes four years on average to complete with full-time study, and two to three years with part-time study. If you have an associate degree or diploma from a recognized institution in the United States and wish to take your studies further by earning a BSN, Webster also has an RN-to-BSN completion program for you.

Webster’s small class sizes means that there is more opportunity for student-teacher interaction than in some other programs. This can be especially helpful if studying is not your strongest suit or if you need special help developing your bedside manner. Classes are taught by experienced instructors who have held teaching positions at colleges across the country like Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Texas at El Paso.

The program itself is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The NCLEX pass rates are significantly higher than national averages as well: 100% of graduates passed the exam in 2016 and 2017!

Western Carolina University

Established in 1889, Western Carolina University is a public university in Cullowhee, North Carolina. WCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 64 subject areas, master’s degrees in 31 subject areas and doctoral programs in nursing practice and educational leadership.

There are many good nursing schools in the U.S.

Anyone interested in becoming a nurse should research their state’s best nursing schools.

While you may be aware of what qualities to look for in a nursing school, the high cost of education may have you wondering whether it’s really worth it. The answer is yes! It is difficult to become a nurse without first attending an accredited school, which means that researching and choosing the right one is crucial.

Not only will your chosen nursing school provide you with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to become a successful nurse, but they will also teach you how to successfully care for others.