Nursing
Olympic College offers several programs to prepare qualified men and women to deliver nursing care.
The curriculum is approved and accredited. Nursing graduates are in high demand by employers and find employment in numerous healthcare settings: home health care, hospitals, community based agencies and more.
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN-BSN)
The BSN is a RN-BSN completion program. Current registered nurses earn a BSN degree by choosing flexible program plans that can be completed in 1, 2, or 3 years.
Associate in Pre-Nursing
Associate in Pre-Nursing—Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)
Associate in Technical Arts
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
The ADN program prepares graduates to take the NCLEX exam to become registered nurses. The curriculum is six quarters plus prerequisites.Transition to Associate Degree (LPN-RN):
This four-quarter program for Licensed Practical Nurses prepares graduates to take the licensure exam for registered nurses. Prerequisites apply.
Certificate of Specialization
Practical Nursing
This is a one-year program that prepares graduates to provide safe, direct patient care as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with successful completion of the NCLEX exam. Prerequisites apply.
Certificate of Recognition
Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students to assist registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in providing basic nursing care for clients in acute and long-term settings. This is a one quarter program, 2-3 days per week.
Transfer/Articulation Program
- The Evergreen State College
- Olympic College, University of Washington at Tacoma
Accreditation
The Olympic College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Registered and Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Registered Nurse
- Practical Nurse
- Nursing Assistant
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE IN WASHINGTON STATE
RN: $35.73
PN: $21.55
NAC: $12.60
ADVISORS
Nursing Program Advisor (ADN, TADN, PN, BSN ):
Sarah Cook
Phone: 360.475.7175
Email: scook2@olympic.edu
Source: 2011 Olympic College Workforce Development "Red Book"