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Nursing Students of Washington State (NSWS)
The statewide student nurse association for Washington, open to nursing students at every school in the state.
Overview
Who this society is for and how to get involved.
The statewide student nurse association for Washington. Members join through their school chapter or directly, attend the annual state convention, and get a seat at the National Student Nurses' Association.
- Who can join
- Open to "everyone enrolled in an accredited Washington State school for Registered Nurse licensure at all levels, RNs pursuing their BSN, Pre-Nursing Students, and nursing school faculty"; join via NSNA (nsnamembership.org), dues $37 first year
Get involved
- 01Visit the society's page
Meeting times, officers and how to join are usually posted there.
nsws.org - 02Follow on Instagram
Most chapters announce events and deadlines there first.
@nsws_wa - 03Find a chapter near you
Every school chapter in Washington is listed in the societies directory.
Societies in Washington
Paths
Routes into nursing programs in Washington. The first step is where you enroll today.
CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.
CNA to BSN
Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.
CNA to LPN
Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
LPN to RN Bridge
Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
Medication Aide to LPN
Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
Schools
Schools in Washington with a chapter of this association.

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
3 programs available

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
1 program available

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
1 program available

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
1 program available

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
1 program available

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
2 programs available
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