CWU Does Not Offer A Full Nursing Degree Program.

If you are looking to transfer to another school for a nursing program, the following list of course options require two years to complete at CWU. We offer these as courses that are generally required as pre-requisite coursework by Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs:

Intro Chemistry, Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry with labs
This can be satisfied by taking:

CHEM 111, 112, & 113 series with labs
OR 
CHEM 181, 182 & 183 series with labs, CHEM 361, CHEM 362 and CHEM 431

NOTE:
Regardless of which series you choose, the CHEM 111, 112, & 113 series or the CHEM 181, 182, & 183 series must be taken in order. Please check the course catalog for specific prerequisites for each course.
CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher is a pre- or co-requisite for CHEM 361.
CHEM 361 with a grade of C- or higher is a pre-requisite for CHEM 362.
CHEM 362 with a grade of C- or higher is a pre-requisite for CHEM 431.
 

Human Anatomy & Physiology
This can be satisfied by taking:

BIOL 305 and BIOL 306 
OR
BIOL 355 and BIOL 356

NOTE:
BIOL 220 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 305 and BIOL 306.  CHEM 113 is the pre-requisite for BIOL 220.

Microbiology with lab
This can be satisfied by taking:

BIOL 322 (Introductory Microbiology)
OR 
BIOL 323 (Microbiology)

NOTE:
BIOL 220 or BIOL 183 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 322.  BIOL 213 and either BIOL 183 or BIOL 220 is the pre-requisite for BIOL 323.  Please note that Biology majors are encouraged to take BIOL 323. BIOL 322 may be counted toward a degree in the biology department in lieu of BIOL 323, but cannot be counted toward a degree in the biology department if BIOL 323 is successfully completed.

Statistics
This can be satisfied by taking:

BIOL 213 (Biostatistics)
OR
MATH 211 (Statistical Concepts and Methods)
OR
PSY 362 (Introductory Statistics)

NOTE:
BIOL 182 and eligibility for MATH 154 or higher are pre-requisites for BIOL 213.
Eligibility for MATH 101 or higher is the pre-requisite for MATH 211.

Growth and Development
This can be satisfied by taking:

PSY 313 (Developmental Psychology)

NOTE: 
PSY 101 (or by permission) is the pre-requisite for PSY 313.

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
This can be satisfied by taking:

SOC 101 (Social Problems)

Human Nutrition
This can be satisfied by taking:

NUTR 101 (Introduction to Human Nutrition)

Academic Writing
This can be satisfied by taking:

ENG 101 (Academic Writing I: Critical Reading and Responding)
AND
ENG 102 (Academic Writing II: Reasoning and Research on Social Justice)

NOTE:
ENG 101 with a grade of C- or higher is the pre-requisite for ENG 102

Always check the catalog for current prerequisite info for all classes.

All schools require that students have earned their NAC (Nursing Assistant, Certified) credentials before admission into nursing school. The NAC credential is not available through CWU.

Sometimes pairing pre-requisites for Nursing Programs in addition to completing a 4-year Bachelor Degree is perfect for a student's specific goals. Two such potential pathways are:

Public Health BS, Pre-Nursing Specialization 

Biology BS, Molecular and Cell Biology Specialization

NOTE: See the current year CWU Course Catalog for a description of both of these specializations and their respective course requirements.

Prerequisites for Accredited Bachelor of Science Nursing Programs in Washington State:
Northwest University
Pacific Lutheran University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
University of Washington*
Washington State University
Walla Walla University (located in Portland/accredited for Washington State)
*Program with an accelerated BSN program for students who already hold a bachelor's degree.

NOTE: Prerequisites are listed here for informational purposes only. Because each program can and may change their requirements, it is absolutely essential that interested students check their prerequisite classes against their top choices for nursing schools on a regular basis.