Nursing Programs
List of all approved nursing schools in WA State from Washington Center of Nursing website:
List of Approved Nursing Programs in WA State
Volunteering
Volunteering at a local hospital is one of the best ways to explore a career in nursing. It will also be a wonderful addition to college and scholarship applications. We encourage you to consider becoming a regular volunteer. Please use the links below to explore the options available.
In Pierce County:
Multicare Health System
https://waystohelp.multicare.org/volunteer-services
CHI Franciscan Health System
In Gray Harbor County:
Grays Harbor Hospital
https://www.ghcares.org/employment/volunteer/
In Thurston County:
St. Peter Hospital
In Mason County:
Mason General Hospital
https://www.masongeneral.com/community/volunteering
In Kitsap County:
CHI Franciscan Health System
In Jefferson County:
Jefferson Healthcare
In Clallam County:
Olympic Medical Center
http://www.olympicmedical.org/default.aspx?ID=135
Forks Community Hospital
https://www.forkshospital.org/hospital-volunteers/?highlight=volunteer
Job Shadows
Each hospital has their own policy about job shadows. Most require that you become a volunteer, we encourage all students interested in nursing to ask about participating in a job shadow at the hospital. Spending several hours with a nurse is another wonderful way for you to explore a career in nursing.
Nurse Camp
If you’re a current high school sophomore or junior in Pierce or Kitsap County, we encourage you to check out Multicare’s Nurse Camp. This week long free day camp experience is an amazing opportunity to explore nursing or other healthcare careers held each summer. Applications for Nurse Camp are typically posted in January. To find out more, visit https://www.multicare.org/nurse-camp/
Exploring Specialties
Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing Website https://www.discovernursing.com/explore-specialties#.Wgidt4WcHI