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.

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.

Complete the application form and submit by Monday, March 9, 5 p.m.