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Washington Nursing, Health Care, and Management Schools

Statistics from the Washington Employment Security Department show that the Evergreen State's health care industry has by far the most job vacancies than any other industry statewide. There were 4,488 unfilled Registered Nurse positions throughout the state in April--45 percent were full-time positions, more than 80 percent were permanent, and almost 30 percent had been open for 60 days or more. Both registered nurses and medical and health services managers in Washington earned median salaries well above the national average in 2006.

A range of nursing educational programs are offered by over 30 colleges and universities statewide, although associate's degrees (ADN) in nursing are the most commonly awarded in Washington. A bachelor's degree (BDN) in nursing is required to pursue a variety of specialty nursing programs including psychiatric/mental health and family practice nursing. Exploring the nursing and health care education programs in Washington will show you the many options available in training for healthcare careers.

  Degree Programs in Washington

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Seattle

Get your career cooking at California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA. Associate's degrees are available in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts or hospitality and restaurant management, and a certificate is available in baking and pastry.

Everest College - Vancouver

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Everest College - Seattle

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Everest College - Renton

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Everest College - Vancouver - (Massage Therapy)

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Everest College - Tacoma

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Everest College - Bremerton

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Golden Gate University - Seattle

Advance your career with a certificate, bachelor's, or master's degree from Golden Gate University. We've educated working professionals just like you for more than 100 years.

The College Network

Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at half the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

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