Nursing

Undergraduate Major College of Health Professions

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

PLU student working in a clinical practicum.

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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 in scientific knowledge, humanistic theory and health care technology. As a nursing student, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive learning environment 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. You will be well-prepared for first-level staff nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, the military, long-term care facilities and community health agencies, with the potential for rapid advancement and assumption of leadership roles. All successful graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN for licensure as registered nurses.

PLU also offers an Accelerated BSN Program.

Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs

Franciscan Health System
Madigan Army Medical Center
MultiCare Health System
Oregon Health & Science University
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle Surgical Society
Tacoma General Hospital
University of Washington Medical Center

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My favorite class was Healthcare Diversity. The class presented various issues in healthcare such as ageism, sizeism, ableism, LGBTQIA+ issues, global health, health policy, and homelessness. We were exposed to and discussed these sensitive topics, and also had a chance to present on a topic that we felt needed to be discussed openly and respectfully. The class helped us gain insight and was important in providing holistically patient-centered care.

— Ly D. ‘23

100% of PLU Nursing graduates are hired within 6 months.

PLU offers Direct Admission to the School of Nursing, which guarantees you a spot in our excellent Nursing program beginning the fall semester of your junior year as long as you meet the course prerequisites and academic requirements for nursing in your first two years at PLU.

Students complete more than 600 hours in clinical rotations, preceptorships with many of the region's 100+ hospitals and agencies, and our new, state-of-the-art advanced simulation labs.

Ready to get more 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.

The estimated salary of PLU Nursing alumni is $85,000.