Degree programs

Empowering the Future of Healthcare

The College of Nursing at WSU Vancouver provides a robust selection of nursing degree programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern healthcare industry. Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical innovation, and leadership development across all levels of study. By integrating flexible learning formats with rigorous academic standards, we ensure that our students are prepared to master complex clinical systems while maintaining a steadfast commitment to community health and professional integrity.

Whether you are a licensed professional looking to expand your scope of practice or an aspiring nurse leader seeking to influence healthcare policy, WSU Vancouver offers accredited pathways tailored to your career goals. Our programs empower students to excel in clinical practice and take on transformative leadership roles in diverse medical settings.

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Advance your nursing career at WSU Vancouver.

Advising Questions?

Jenny Schrock

Academic Coordinator
Email Address schrock@wsu.edu

Wendy Ovall

Academic Coordinator, Graduate Nursing
Email Address wendy.ovall@wsu.edu

When meeting with an advisor, be sure to bring unofficial copies of all of your transcripts. Make an appointment by emailing our academic coordinator.

Academic Degree Programs

WSU Vancouver College of Nursing offers several nursing degrees and track options specifically designed for licensed RNs. These programs feature flexible course delivery to accommodate the schedules of working nurses.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Advance your nursing career with the flexible RN-BSN program at WSU Vancouver. Designed for working professionals, this mostly online degree builds on your associate nursing degree to prepare you for leadership roles and meet the hiring demands of top healthcare employers.
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Master of Nursing

Advance your healthcare career with the Master of Nursing at WSU Vancouver. Choose from Clinical Systems Leadership or Nurse Educator tracks in a flexible hybrid format designed for working RNs. Gain the skills to lead and educate in modern clinical settings through our accredited MN program.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice at WSU Vancouver. Our DNP program offers tracks in Family Nurse Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health to prepare you for independent clinical leadership. Advance your nursing career with a practice-focused doctorate centered on evidence-based health care.
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Specialized Graduate Certificates

Enhance your professional credentials with our targeted certificate programs. These options are ideal for nurses seeking to specialize in administrative or educational roles.

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Nursing Education Certificate

Advance your nursing career with the Nurse Educator certificate at WSU Vancouver. Master innovative teaching strategies and curriculum design for academic or clinical settings. Learn about specialized loan repayment programs and flexible pathways for working professionals and graduate students.
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