Nursing

Undergraduate Major College of Health Professions

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

PLU student working in a clinical practicum.

About:

Nursing’s contribution to the well-being of society is crucial, and the worldwide demand for nurses is constant — and growing.

The PLU School of Nursing views nursing as a caregiving process based on scientific knowledge, humanistic theory, and healthcare technology. As a nursing student, you’ll be part of a supportive learning community where you’ll work with and learn from outstanding faculty and staff to gain knowledge and skills, share professional experiences with expert clinical preceptors, and become an exceptional nurse.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to step into your first role as a nurse—whether in a hospital, clinic, long-term care facility, community health setting, or even the military. Every graduate earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a licensed registered nurse.

PLU also offers an Accelerated BSN Program.

Skills you'll gain from this program:

Clinical Decision-Making — Apply pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment to make safe, evidence-based decisions in patient care.
Patient-Centered Care — Deliver compassionate, holistic care across diverse populations and settings, from hospitals to community health agencies.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice — Analyze data, evaluate research, and integrate scientific evidence into care plans and nursing interventions.
Leadership & Professional Practice — Build leadership skills through coursework and clinical experiences that prepare you to coordinate teams, advocate for patients, and transition smoothly into the workforce.
Healthcare Communication — Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and interprofessional teams, both in writing and in practice.
Technology & Policy Integration — Use healthcare technologies effectively and understand the economic, organizational, and policy contexts that shape nursing practice.

Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs

Catholic Health Initiatives
MultiCare Health System
Providence Health Services
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Swedish Medical Center
Tacoma General Hospital
University of Washington Medical Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Virginia Mason/CHI Franciscan Health System
Washington State Department of Corrections

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“While the nursing program at PLU has certainly been demanding — as expected from such a rigorous field — it has also provided me with learning opportunities that I believe are unique to this institution, ultimately shaping me into a competent and compassionate future nurse.”

— —Guadalupe P. ’25

“You gain a significant amount of hands-on experience through clinical rotations. Over the course of four semesters, students are exposed to various clinical settings, allowing them to work with diverse patient populations and medical conditions. These experiences are invaluable in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Through these experiences, I feel it really set us up for success with patient interactions.”

— –Tiana J. ‘25

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PLU partners with more than 100 health agencies to give Nursing students hands-on clinical experience

Get Involved

Join Delta Iota Chi (PLU’s chapter of the National Student Nurses Association), Sigma Theta Tau International (the international honor society for nurses and nursing students), or the Health Sciences Club.

Hands-On Experiences

Students complete more than 600 hours in clinical rotations, preceptorships, and our state-of-the-art advanced simulation labs.