Academic Partners

Expanding Access, Strengthening Education

RNEP’s academic partners provide remote, place-based Nursing Education that allows nurses to complete their degrees while remaining in their rural home communities.

Why Partner with RNEP?

Increase Program Enrollment – Partnering with RNEP can help boost nursing school enrollment by connecting your program with rural students ready to pursue nursing careers.
Expanded Clinical Placements – Receive support from RNEP to offer more clinical opportunities in rural communities.
Comprehensive Student Support – RNEP provides wraparound services that help students stay on track, improving retention and program outcomes.
Motivated Students – Partner with driven students from rural areas who are committed to entering nursing school and serving their communities.
Stronger Community & Workforce Impact – Partnering academic institutions contribute directly to building a sustainable rural healthcare workforce that meets local and regional needs.

RNEP Academic Partner Informational Webinar

The recording of the Academic Partner Informational Webinar, held on February 20, 2026, is now available.

We invite you to view and share the session.

Watch the RNEP Academic Partner Informational Webinar (Recording).

How to Apply

Gather the following information about your institution:
- Accreditation and date of next accreditation review
- List of program prerequisites
Identify individuals to serve as primary and secondary contacts for RNEP.
Complete the Institutional Endorsements and Attestation form by obtaining signatures from your Dean/Director of the Nursing Program and your Vice President of Instruction/Academic Affairs and email it to RNEP@doh.wa.gov.
- Please note: The Institutional Endorsements & Attestation form may be submitted after the application and does not need to be received by March 9.
Complete the application form and submit by Monday, March 9, 5:00 PM.