Earn Your Nursing Degree in 16 Months
If you have a non-nursing college education, a rewarding nursing career is closer than you think.
Pacific Lutheran University ABSN Program Near Seattle
If nursing is your calling, our full-time Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program located 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
Our accelerated nursing program 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
Overall, our 16-month ABSN program near Seattle prepares you to confidently sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) with confidence and enter the profession as a practice-ready nurse.
Blended Learning Model
Online Courses
Study the fundamentals and theories of nursing anytime, anywhere.
Nursing Labs
Develop your clinical skills and judgment in a contextual setting.
Clinical Rotations
Gain real-world patient care experience in diverse practice areas.
Are You ABSN Ready?
Our ABSN program near Seattle is for non-nurses, so you don’t need any nursing experience to apply. We will consider all applicants with a minimum of 60 college credits or a bachelor’s degree in a different area of study. With three start dates each year, we accept applications on a rolling basis. Contact our admissions representatives for more information and to find out if our program is right for you. They will support you through every step of the admissions process.