RN-to-BSN Program Overview
Program Overview
Offered through the Woodring College of Education, Western’s RN-to-BSN Program is based directly on collaboration between multiple educational institutions, healthcare advocates, and practice partners. As a result of these collaborations, students experience a needs-driven, community-built model that allows them to engage directly with the public as they address social justice issues and devise new ways of delivering healthcare.
Students are admitted as a cohort in the fall and can complete the program full-time in four quarters or part-time in eight quarters. Part-time study may appeal to those new ADN graduates beginning nurse residencies!
Mission
Western’s nursing program advances excellence in nursing practice by inspiring nurses to develop their full potential through lifelong learning. Faculty, staff and students honor diversity, uphold social justice and advance system changes that promote healthy communities resulting in safe, high-quality health care for all.
Vision
Western Washington University’s nursing program cultivates excellence in nursing leadership. By ensuring that all nurses have access to a continuum of nursing education, Western prepares nurse leaders to transform the future of healthcare through collaborative partnerships to promote healthy communities.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs)
WWU RN-to-BSN Program will prepare graduates to:
- Assimilate theories and concepts learned through the sciences and humanities into professional nursing practice.
- Access, appraise and synthesize credibility of varied sources of evidence to inform clinical judgment and organizational decision-making for optimal healthcare delivery.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based practice by integrating clinical expertise and diverse perspectives that support patient-centered care and optimal health outcomes.
- Advocate for access to and delivery of equitable health care services with an understanding of the influences of individual, socio-cultural, legal and policy factors.
- Apply principles of leadership, systems theory, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary communication to promote patient safety and quality care in a variety of settings.
- Advocate for and practice health promotion and disease prevention strategies to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations.
- Coordinate the delivery of healthcare services through effective professional communication, patient care technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Provide BSN generalist care within the context of evolving professional standards and a commitment to life-long learning.