Nursing
About our Programs
Olympic College offers several programs to prepare qualified applicants to deliver quality nursing care. Nursing graduates find employment in numerous healthcare settings: home healthcare, hospitals, community-based agencies and more.
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Nursing Program MISSION
We are committed to:
- Facilitating an interactive environment that fosters growth and maximizes the potential of each individual student to achieve high academic and ethical standards,
- Developing reflective, caring students who demonstrate professional behavior and commitment to lifelong learning,
- Empowering students to optimize the health and wellness of diverse communities and
Challenging students to become responsible decision-makers and to be accountable for the consequences of their actions.
Nursing Program Philosophy
Society today is characterized by diversity. Clients in society exist within a continuum of wellness-illness. Nursing is responsive to the dynamic, health-related needs of this diverse society. Graduates of the Nursing Program practice safely within legal and ethical standards.
The Olympic College Nursing Program prepares graduates in multiple professional practice roles to be collaborative and caring as they assist each client to maximize health throughout the lifespan. The nursing education program teaches students to critically reason and prepares graduates who hold competencies in the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for professional practice.
Faculty believe that students learn best when treated with respect and dignity. Faculty nurture professional development through modeling and teaching students to attain the highest professional values and competencies.
Effective learning is based on a trusting teacher-student relationship. Optimal learning occurs when students are prepared, engaged, and responsible. Ongoing evaluation is a critical element for faculty, students, and curriculum, to prepare professional nurses for multifaceted roles.
Academic Programs
Olympic College offers numerous nursing programs that allow students to begin or advance their career in healthcare.
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Nursing Careers & Opportunities
Nursing Careers & Opportunities
Nurses work in a variety of settings from traditional hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics to non-traditional business, IT, and government (and everything in between).
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurses are licensed health care providers who protect, promote, and prevent illness in injury. They care for and educate individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. The education level to become a Registered Nurse includes a bachelor's of science in nursing, associate's degree in nursing, or a diploma in nursing from an approved nursing program. Graduates of these programs must pass the national NCLEX exam.
Common job titles for Registered Nurses include Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Oncology Registered Nurse, Operating Room Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Registered Nurse, School Nurse, Staff Nurse, Staff Registered Nurse.
Visit O*Net OnLine to view these and other career opportunities.
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
There are numerous funding options that ensure our students graduate with little to no debt. As an Olympic College student, you may qualify for scholarships, grant, work study, and more. Visit our funding webpage to learn about the many options available to you!
Healthcare Division Staff
Our expert staff are available to assist you in-person and online.
Beth Gill
Associate Dean of Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing Programs
Healthcare Division
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