Earn Your Nursing Degree in 16 Months

If you have a non-nursing college education and are searching for accelerated nursing programs in Washington state, a rewarding nursing career is closer than you think.

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ABSN Program Near Seattle: Pacific Lutheran University

If nursing is your calling, our full-time Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Lynnwood, Washington, 16 miles north of Seattle, can prepare you to live your purpose in as few as 16 months.

The nursing program enrolls students three times a year:

  • February
  • June
  • September
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Our ABSN program near Seattle combines online coursework, hands-on nursing labs, and in-person clinical rotations. Through this rigorous blend of online and on-site instruction, you will learn how to:

  • Provide safe, competent nursing care to individuals, families, and communities in diverse settings
  • Collaborate in the interprofessional design, management, and coordination of safe, quality care
  • Employ principles of ethical leadership, quality improvements and cost-effectiveness in patient care
  • Use patient care technologies and interprofessional communication in support of safe practice

Our 16-month accelerated nursing program near Seattle prepares you to confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN® and enter the profession as a practice-ready nurse.

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Blended Learning Model

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Online Courses

Study the fundamentals and theories of nursing anytime, anywhere.

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Nursing Labs

Develop your clinical skills and judgment in a contextual setting.

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Clinical Rotations

Gain real-world patient care experience in diverse practice areas.

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Are You ABSN Ready?

Contact our admissions representatives for more information. They will support you through every step of the admissions process.