WSU College of Nursing

What WSU College of Nursing does

WSU College of Nursing is a public university college within the Washington State University system, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington. It delivers accredited nursing education across four Washington State campuses (Spokane as the administrative headquarters, plus Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Yakima) and serves more than 500 BSN students alongside cohorts in RN-BSN completion, Master of Nursing (MN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with FNP and PMHNP tracks, and PhD programs. The college also offers graduate certificates, an Honors Program, a Rural Nursing Pathway, and free continuing education courses for practicing nurses.

The college's core technology platform combines simulation-based learning with clinical tracking software (EXXAT for graduate students, CastleBranch for clinical compliance) and supports proprietary educational assets including the Relief Pain Hub (an evidence-based chronic pain self-management website) and the Counter Bias Training Simulation (CBTsim), an anti-bias training program recognized internationally through National Geographic and the documentary 'bias'. The Sleep and Performance Research Center (SPRC) brings together faculty from Nursing, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Arts & Sciences, producing 700+ peer-reviewed publications and over $100 million in lifetime external research funding.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and fees from accredited degree programs, external grants and sponsored research (federal, state, and private sources supporting sleep, occupational health, and healthcare education research), and philanthropic giving and scholarships (over $310,000 awarded in 2024-2025). As a state-funded institution, the college also receives state appropriations through the WSU Board of Regents. Customer segments include pre-licensure nursing students, graduate nursing students pursuing advanced practice roles, working RNs seeking bachelor's completion, and healthcare facility preceptors; clinical training is delivered through partnerships with regional healthcare systems including Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics, Coulee Medical Center, and international sites in Zambia and Peru.

Name

WSU College of Nursing

Legal name

Washington State University College of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.wsu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WSU College of Nursing is a public university college within Washington State University, founded in 1958, delivering accredited BSN, RN-BSN, MN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs across four Washington State campuses and serving more than 500 BSN students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• BSN programs
• Graduate nursing degrees
• Nursing simulation
• Continuing nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate nursing program tuition and associated fees for accredited BSN, MN, DNP, and PhD programs across multiple campuses.
2. Grants and Sponsored Research: External funding from federal, state, and private sources supporting nursing research, including sleep and performance research, occupational health, and healthcare education initiatives.
3. Philanthropic Giving and Scholarships: Donor contributions supporting student scholarships and program development. The college awarded over $310,000 in scholarships during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WSU College of Nursing provides accredited nursing education through its BSN, RN-BSN, Master of Nursing (MN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing programs, delivered across multiple Washington State campuses and via online modalities. The college combines didactic instruction, simulation-based learning, and clinical placements to prepare students for nursing licensure and advanced practice. It also supports working nurses through continuing education and online completion pathways.

Product overview

WSU College of Nursing offers a comprehensive portfolio of accredited nursing education programs spanning undergraduate (BSN, RN-BSN), graduate (Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice with FNP and PMHNP tracks), and doctoral research (PhD) degrees. The college also provides graduate certificates, continuing education courses, and specialized tracks including an Honors Program and Rural Nursing Pathway. Student clinical compliance is managed through a Clinical Passport system utilizing CastleBranch software. Programs are delivered across multiple campuses in Washington State (Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, Yakima) with global clinical experiences in Zambia and Peru.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-licensure undergraduate program that prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN and become licensed registered nurses. Designed for recent high school graduates, transfer students, and second-degree candidates seeking a four-year pathway to nursing practice.
• RN-BSN (Online) Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion track designed for licensed RNs with an associate degree or diploma who want to earn a BSN while continuing to work. Supports clinical placement and compliance management through integrated platforms.
• Master of Nursing (MN) Master's-level graduate program offering advanced nursing coursework for nurses preparing for advanced practice, leadership, or specialized roles within healthcare organizations.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Terminal practice doctorate preparing nurses for the highest level of clinical practice, including advanced practice registered nursing roles, leadership, and translation of evidence into practice through DNP projects.
• PhD in Nursing Research-intensive doctoral program training nurse scientists to conduct independent research, secure grant funding, and teach in academic nursing settings.
• Continuing Nursing Education Continuing education courses and certificate programs for practicing nurses to maintain licensure requirements, refresh clinical skills, and stay current with evidence-based practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top quarter ranking: No. 58 out of nearly 700 BSN programs nationwide (US News & World Report)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical learning site for nursing students providing hands-on patient care experience in veteran healthcare settings.
• Kafakumba Training Center (Zambia)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational clinical placement site offering nursing students experience in global healthcare and cultural immersion in African communities.
• Indigenous Communities in PerustrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerService-learning partnerships with Indigenous communities in Peru, blending cultural immersion with hands-on healthcare and promoting core nursing values of social justice and holistic care.
• Whitman Hospital and Medical ClinicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClinical placement site and employer of nursing graduates in the Palouse region, offering opportunities for RN Clinic Specialist and Operating Room RN positions.
• Seattle Police DepartmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year research collaboration led by Dr. Lois James to design and evaluate a fatigue risk-management strategy including training on sleep science, nutrition, stress management, and fatigue countermeasures.
• Sleep and Performance Research Center (SPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-wide multidisciplinary coalition bringing together faculty from College of Nursing, College of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, and College of Arts and Sciences to investigate impacts of sleep loss and stressors on health and performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Washington School of Nursing: Top-tier public research nursing school in the same state, offering BSN, MN, DNP, and PhD programs across multiple campuses. Directly competes with WSU for faculty, research funding, and prospective nursing students in Washington.
• Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing: Public health-sciences university in neighboring Oregon offering BSN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs with multiple campuses and a strong research profile. Comparable in mission, scale, and academic portfolio to WSU College of Nursing.
• Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology: Private Jesuit university nursing school co-located in Spokane, WA, offering BSN and DNP programs. Most direct local competitor for students, faculty, and clinical placement partners in the Spokane market.
• Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing: Private Lutheran university in Tacoma offering BSN and DNP programs in Washington State. Comparable in program structure and competes for the same regional applicant pool as WSU.
• Seattle University College of Nursing: Private Jesuit university nursing school offering BSN, MN, and DNP programs in Washington State. Comparable program mix and competes with WSU for Washington-based applicants and clinical sites.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University College of Health Professions (Nursing): Large online-focused nonprofit university with CCNE-accredited BSN, MSN, and DNP programs serving students nationwide. Competes with WSU for nontraditional and online nursing students across state lines via flexible competency-based pricing.

Regional players

• Montana State University College of Nursing: Public nursing college with a comparable multi-campus, rural-serving model (BSN, MN, DNP across Montana sites) and a focus on rural workforce development. Operates in a neighboring state rather than directly competing in Washington.
• Boise State University School of Nursing: Public nursing school in neighboring Idaho offering BSN and graduate programs with multiple delivery sites. Comparable in scale and mission but serves a different geography than WSU's Washington-focused footprint.
• Linfield University School of Nursing: Private university in Oregon with a long-standing nursing program (BSN and accelerated tracks) in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable academic offerings but does not directly compete in WSU's Washington campus locations.
• University of Portland School of Nursing: Private Catholic university nursing school in Portland offering BSN, DNP, and graduate programs in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable program mix but serves Oregon/Washington metro rather than WSU's statewide footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/wsunursing.bsky.social
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wsucollegeofnursing
• Facebookfacebook.com/WSUCollegeOfNursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/wsucollegeofnursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/Wsucollegeofnursing

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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