Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $18,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme supports students aiming for a nursing career grounded in Christian values and service. It readies graduates for entry-level registered nurse positions. The curriculum draws from scientific, clinical, and health studies. It spans two years of study and includes hands-on training in simulation labs. Students take part in clinical rotations at leading hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. They also complete study abroad experiences in Taiwan, Greece, and Kenya. These international opportunities focus on cross-cultural learning and practical nursing exposure.

Focus areas include Community/Population Health, Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Missionary and Humanitarian Work, Health Education, Nursing Leadership.

The programme requires 120 credits, including coursework in nursing science, clinical practice, and spiritual development. Students complete clinical rotations in partner hospitals and a study abroad experience as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, home health care services, and community health centers.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, two-year programme. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Northwest University is based in Kirkland, Washington, just outside Seattle. Its Center for Online and Extended Education supports students seeking flexible study through online programs available anytime and anywhere. This format may suit international students balancing work, family, location, or other commitments while pursuing a university degree.

Online options include bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, Ministry Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Psychology, along with an Associate in Arts. Students can also pursue Ministry Leadership through an associate-level program or certificate. Online graduate study includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The wider university offers on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including computer science, biology, business administration, communication and media studies, nursing, music production, counseling, information technology management, teaching, and physician assistant studies.

Education at Northwest University is explicitly Christian, with faith integrated into the university’s academic and community life. Campus ministries center on loving, trusting, and following Jesus, with gatherings, events, pastoral meetings, and spiritual life credit available. Students interested in on-campus study can find the university at 5520 108th Ave. NE in Kirkland. International applicants should distinguish between online study and on-campus international education when reviewing admissions options, since application routes and program formats differ.