Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Providence employees can earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) at St. Peter Hospital. The hospital has partnered with the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) Nursing Program to offer BSN classes. This partnership provides the opportunity for working nurses to complete their BSN degree within three years by taking one class each quarter.

The BSN curriculum is focused on critical thinking, human responses in health and illness, cultural diversity and communication. Nurses interested in earning a BSN degree should follow UWT's admission process. Admitted students are required to attend orientation sessions at the UWT campus.

Enrolled students who are Providence employees are eligible to receive tuition assistance. Interested nurses are required to take statistics prior to starting the program. For information on admission requirements and the application process, please contact Dannah Madden, BSN Advisor, 253/692-4471, or visit www.tacoma.washington.edu/nursing.

Master of Nursing Program
Our partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma currently provides an opportunity for nurses in the Master of Nursing program to attend many classes on the St. Peter Hospital campus. The convenience of taking classes at the hospital has been a strong motivator encouraging our nurses to advance academically.

The Master of Nursing program at UWT prepares RNs for advanced clinical practice in acute, long-term care, ambulatory and community settings. UWT offers the following study options:

The curriculum has a strong emphasis on mentoring, both in terms of fieldwork placements and with the faculty. The core coursework for all curriculum options includes research, health systems, health policy, leadership, diversity and social issues related to health.

All students pursue scholarly inquiry by completing a project or thesis. In addition, students take 3-4 courses in their curriculum option and may choose from courses in the other curriculum options to fulfill the requirement of six credits of related coursework. Two quarters of fieldwork provide students with an opportunity to participate in advanced practice roles in a setting that assists them to meet their career goals.