Seattle Nursing Programs!

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0So excited!!! I am moving to Seattle, WA with my fiancé! I am currently posses a 3.3 cumulative GPA, and I am registering to finish my last two prerequisites, Statistics and Chemistry here in Alabama. I am planning to be in Seattle by Jan. 1 of 2018. I am a CNA and currently working on transferring my CNA license to Washington State, I have two years experience as a CNA, no recorded volunteer hours (but that can be compensated for from my manager or family) and my GPA should bump to at least a 3.8 if all goes well. Can anyone tell me how the following nursing programs feel about transfer students and which one will be more willing to accept me/which one I most well qualify for?

~Tacoma CC

~Bellevue CC

~All Seattle Districts (North, Central, South)

~Shoreline

~Highline

~Any others I could qualify to enter?

PS. I have been accepted to all colleges, but have not applied to the nursing programs

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Specializes in Critical Care, Trauma.

Are you interested only in ADN programs for the time being? If you google "ADN programs Washington" there's a PDF from the Washington Department of Health with all the approved nursing programs in the state. From LPN to ADN to BSN. If you're willing to travel down to Tacoma, look around the Everett area for schools, too. It's roughly the same distance, maybe even a little closer. I know Everett Community College has a nursing program. Honestly, I'm not too familiar with that side of the state, haha. I go to school in Longview and work in Vancouver, both of those cities are on the Columbia River near the Oregon border.

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This would definitely be the first time I've ever considered a BSN program because I've always wanted to try out the Fastrack. It's a BSN program looks promising I don't mind applying for it akso, and thank you because I also didn't realize that Everette was so close to Tacoma!

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Specializes in NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC.

Everett is in no way close to Tacoma. If you're traveling from Seattle, Everett is about the same distance from Seattle as Tacoma is. Factor in traffic and it could take you hours to travel from Tacoma to Everett. Traffic is a major factor of life in this city.

My suggestion is to apply to any and all nursing programs that you qualify for and see what you are offered. From there, I would attend the program closest to my home and would afford me the best commute. There are many programs around the Seattle area (ADN and BSN) - I'm not sure about ADN programs, but I know that BSN programs are costly and highly competitive (especially if you're looking at a private school like Seattle U or Seattle Pacific). However, your best bet for that coveted new grad position will always favor a BSN.

Good luck and best wishes on your move to Seattle!

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