Washington MSN Programs

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MSN Programs in Washington

Washington is more than a northern state with a cold winter climate. It is a sound place to get your nursing education from. The highest degree you can get in nursing is usually a master's degree, though there are a few select programs that go beyond that. For the most part, you can be ranked among the elitists in this career if you have a master's degree in nursing. That is what MSN programs in Washington are around for. These programs can provide you with all of the training you need to become one of the top participants in nursing. You just have to spend the time to pick the right one for you.

The easiest way to shrink your options is to assess the MSN programs in Washington by their focus. The three most popular areas of focus in nursing are education, management, and research, so figure out which one you would most like to pursue. This should give you a smaller number of schools to select from, and then you can decide if you want to get your degree online or on a college campus. You should get the same education either way.

It would be a good idea to look at the cost of the school you want to attend to determine if you will even be able to go through one if its MSN programs in Washington. Some schools cost more than others for one reason or another, but they all have financial aid for you to look into. The sooner you can secure your aid, the better off you will be. If you apply for scholarships, you need to make sure that they will work with the school you choose. If you prepare well enough, you may not have to pay for your schooling at all.

MSN programs in Washington take two years to complete in most cases, but you may be able to get through yours earlier if you plan your schedule correctly. Some students find that they are able to manipulate their schedules to get through the programs in a year and a half. However long it takes to get your MSN, you will love every moment that comes after your schooling. With the amount of jobs that will be waiting for you, you should have no trouble finding a career path that will take you to the end of your dreams.


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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Department of Health
HPQA #6
310 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501-7864
Phone: (360) 236-4700
Fax: (360) 236-4738

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Other Schools with MSN Programs in Washington

Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Center For Nursing Education
103 E Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202
Gonzaga University
502 East Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
Washington State University
1401 W. Prasch Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902

Washington MSN Degree Prerequisites

Washington nurses who continue their education and gain a Masters in Nursing (MSN) Degree are licensed by the Washington Board of Nursing as either an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner(ARNP).

To enroll in a MSN degree program in Washington, you must first become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). The most common Nursing Masters Degree curriculum in Washington and across the US is the RN-MSN program. See our directory of Washington RN to MSN programs

Those holding Washington RN certification have most likely already earned their Bachelors in Science of Nursing (BSN) degree. This is typically a four year training program at a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Contact your school of choice to learn more about their specific MSN program prerequisites.

Washington MSN Degree Areas of Specialization

In Washington, there are typically four specific areas that MSN degree seeking students may choose to specialize in. These include:

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Check with the Washington Board of Nursing to learn about the about the legal authority the state of Washington grants Advanced Practice Nurses(APNs) and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners(ARNPs)in each particular area of specialization.

Online MSN Degree Programs

In Washington, online nursing degree programs are increasingly popular. This is mainly due to the convenience of nursing distance learning programs. As long as the online MSN program is nationally accredited, earning your MSN degree online is accepted and honored by the state of Washington.

Washington MSN Degree Resources

Here are a few examples of MSN degree programs in Washington.

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