Bellevue Community College prepares students to enter clinical medical practice as registered nurses with its 2-year associate in art (A.A.) degree program. The curriculum at the school requires entering students to have already completed their general education and prerequisite courses. Admission to the program is selective and requires a full-time commitment. Students pursue lecture classes during the day and clinical coursework during both the day and evening hours. The school has an agreement with the University of Washington's Bothell campus that allows students to acquire a bachelor of science in nursing with only an additional year of classes.
Bellevue Community College
Nursing Program
Mail Stop R130
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, Washington 98007
425-564-2012
bellevuecollege.edu
Spokane Community College has a heavy focus on practical experience. The full program is a sequence of seven quarters that lead to the national certification exam to become an RN. At the end of the first quarter, students are eligible to become certified as nursing assistants and pursue employment as part of the program. In addition to the required coursework, students are immersed in patient care in settings including acute care facilities, surgical departments, maternity wards and mental health facilities.
Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St.,
Spokane, WA 99217
509-533-7000
scc.spokane.edu
Everett Community College is one of the oldest community colleges for nursing in the state. The nursing program focuses on maintaining a strong balance between medical knowledge and personal care. The curriculum includes a number of courses in communication, biological and social sciences in addition to its nursing classes. Students also have the option of applying for the exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) after four quarters of study.
Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
425-388-9100
everettcc.edu
Shoreline Community College offers both a six quarter program and a 10 quarter program. The six quarter program is an intense year-round option for students who wish to complete their degree requirements in a shorter time frame than traditional programs. Clinical practice for the program includes placement in long-term care settings, school settings, and acute care hospitals.
Shoreline Community College
Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-546-4621
shoreline.edu
The degree options at South Puget Sound Community College include an associate degree in nursing education, a certificate in practical nursing (LPN) and certification as a nursing assistant. Coursework for the A.A. degree includes classes in psychiatric and mental health nursing in view of how they affect physical health.
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, Wa 98512
360-754-7711
spscc.ctc.edu