Looking for good nursing schools on the west coast, suggestions?

Hello! I've been focused on pursuing a Bachelor's in nursing, and I'm particularly interested in schools on the west coast. Can anyone recommend any colleges with strong nursing programs in that region?

Sure, there are several great options for a Bachelor's in Nursing on the West Coast.

1. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): UCLA's School of Nursing offers a highly ranked BSN program, where students are prepared for the NCLEX exam to receive RN licensure. One of the highlights at UCLA is their level of academic support and state-of-the-art simulation labs for hands-on learning.

2. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF): While UCSF does not offer a traditional BSN program, it does have a Master's Entry Program in Nursing for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field.

3. Washington State University: With multiple campuses across the state, WSU's College of Nursing offers a BSN with strong clinical components and a focus on rural and urban underserved communities.

4. University of Washington: The UW's School of Nursing, located in Seattle, has highly respected BSN and Accelerated BSN (for students with non-nursing bachelor's degrees) programs. They emphasize experiential learning and community health.

5. San Diego State University: Known for its emphasis on serving diverse communities, SDSU's School of Nursing offers a traditional BSN, an accelerated BSN for those who already have a bachelor's degree, and an RN to BSN program.

6. Oregon Health & Science University: Located in Portland, OHSU provides an Accelerated BSN program for students with prior bachelor's degrees, focusing on providing care to underserved populations.

Remember that admission into nursing programs can be competitive, so you'll want to make sure you have strong grades, particularly in the science courses that are prerequisites for nursing programs. Good luck with your search and application process!