Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program Overview

Please note, we no longer require the Accuplacer to apply.

These courses must be completed by March 31st to be eligible to apply to the CM-PN program:

1. ENGL& 101 (English Composition I). 2.0 or higher required

2. PSYC& 100 (General Psychology). 2.0 or higher required

3. BIOL& 241* (Human Anatomy and Physiology I). 2.0 or higher required

This course is not required for the certificate of specialization. Must be completed by March 31st deadline to receive factor points.

1. ENGL& 102 (Composition II). 2.0 or higher required.

Clinical Documentation Requirements

• Webcam (if not included with computer system): $40.00–$150.00

• Noise Cancelling Headphones (optional): $40.00–$300.00 

The Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program at Olympic College at the Bremerton Campus in Bremerton, WA is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).

The Practical Nursing program at Olympic College at the Bremerton Campus located in Bremerton, Washington is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 
1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 
404-975-5000

ACEN Website

Olympic College provides equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, sex, pregnancy or family status, national origin, age, marital status, religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, reliance on public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its educational programs, admissions, activities, and employment policies, in keeping with the letter and spirit of all equal opportunity and civil rights laws. 

Office of Admissions 
CORPSMAN/MEDIC TO PRACTICAL NURSING (CM-PN) PROGRAM Application Instructions 

(Do not include with your application)
Revised December 24, 2025
 

The Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program at Olympic College at the Bremerton Campus in Bremerton, WA is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).

The Practical Nursing program at Olympic College at the Bremerton Campus located in Bremerton, Washington is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite
1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

ACEN Website

Olympic College provides equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, sex, pregnancy or family status, national origin, age, marital status, religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, reliance on public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its educational programs, admissions, activities, and employment policies, in keeping with the letter and spirit of all equal opportunity and civil rights laws.

Application to the CM-PN Program is a separate procedure in addition to the application to Olympic College. If you have not applied to Olympic College, you will find admission steps and instructions to apply online on the Admissions webpage before proceeding with this application. The Welcome Center's Virtual Office may be helpful in speeding the application process.

After admission to Olympic College, activate your student accounts (ctclink, email, and Canvas accounts) before proceeding with the OC CM-PN Program Application. For this application, you will need to gather your OC student ctclink ID#, OC student email account, and password. For help, visit the Student Accounts webpage. 

To promote equitable access to healthcare education programs at Olympic College and support student success through focused academic and clinical progression. Due to the competitive nature and limited clinical capacity of our Health Science programs, students may not be concurrently enrolled in more than one limited-entry [high demand] program. This policy ensures fair and consistent access to limited-capacity healthcare programs and encourages students to fully engage in and complete one program at a time. It aligns with Olympic College’s commitment to student success and workforce readiness.   

Complete the online application. 

• To access the form, you must sign into your Olympic College Microsoft 365 account.

• Save the unique URL in your web browser when you access the form. You may return to this form at any time during the process by copying the unique URL in the address bar. Information on the page will only be saved when you click "next". To return to your application, paste the URL into your browser. 

Healthcare Pathways Success Coach Contact Information:
Phone: 360-475-7748, extensions 1 or 5
Email: @email 
 

A print application packet may be requested from the Healthcare Division Office:
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
Building 5, Room 341, Bremerton Campus 
Main office phone: 360-475-7748
Main office email: @email

Print application must be submitted by email to @email or in person at:
Olympic College
Office of Admissions, 1st floor Building 4 (Humanities and Student Services) 
Records and Registration Counter
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
 

Or submit by US mail to:
Olympic College
Attn: Office of Admissions, 1st floor Building 4 (HSS) 1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337

Student Disability Services
Olympic College is committed to providing access to higher education for students with disabilities. Any student with a permanent or temporary disability is encouraged to contact Student Disability Services at (360) 475-7540 or email @email to discuss appropriate accommodations. 

The Application Deadline

The Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing (CM-PN) application priority deadline is March 31st. Application and all supporting documents must be received by the deadline

When to Apply

Applicants may submit the application and all supporting documents when they have completed the following:

• Required prerequisite courses with a 2.0 grade or higher by the March 31st deadline:

1. ENGL& 101- English Composition I

2. PSYC& 100 – Introduction to Psychology

3. BIOL& 241* – Anatomy and Physiology I

   * CHEM& 121 and BIOL& 160 are required prerequisites for BIOL& 241 at Olympic College.

• AND have completed or are registered for the following prerequisite courses in spring quarter:

1. BIOL 242 – Anatomy and Physiology II

2. NURSE 151** – Dosage Calculation. Must be completed with a 2.2 (80%) or above.

3. NURSE 152** – Pharmacology. Must be completed with a 2.2 (80%) or above.

4. NURSE 118 – Nutrition for Professional Nursing*** OR NUTR& 101 – Human Nutrition. NURSE 118 must be completed with a 2.2 (80%) or above.

   The following support course is optional, but awarded factor points for successful completion with a 2.0 grade or higher by the March 31st deadline:

1. ENGL& 102 – English Composition II

All Applicants Should:

Applicants who have attended any institution other than Olympic College

Students who have any previous legal charge or conviction must include a letter indicating the nature of the charge and final disposition with their application. For all students accepted to the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing program, a national background inquiry completed by Certified Background is required to disclose any history of criminal record or abusive behavior (Child/Adult Abuse Information Act, RCW; 43.43.830 through 43.43.840). If the results of this information cause any clinical agency to deny you privileges to rotate through that agency, withdrawal from the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program will be required.

The WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) hopes to help individuals who have a founded finding of child abuse or neglect in their past that is preventing them from gaining employment. By applying for and gaining a Certificate of Parental Improvement (CPI), DSHS will no longer automatically disqualify you from working in a Long-Term Care facility and the facility must do a suitability review. 

Who Needs to Complete a Course Review?

review process, please provide copies of the required documents to the Healthcare Student Success Coach via email to @email. Please keep all original documents.

Required documents for a course review:

1. Syllabus (not course description) with lab component clearly listed and

2. Unofficial transcript showing the listed courses and grade received.

3. ALL course review documents must be submitted before the March 31st deadline. 

Acceptance into the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing (CM-PN) Program is based on a factoring system that includes academic metrics, non-academic metrics, and cultural wealth and bonus points. Once applications and supporting documents are received, an admission score is determined according to a factoring system and applicants are ranked according to the total number of factor points. 

Factor points are only awarded if courses/requirements are completed by the application deadline. If a student retakes a course, the most recent attempt is used for assigning factor points.  

1. Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Admissions Application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by March 31st.

   1. Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Admissions Applications received after March 31st may not be considered for the upcoming cohort.

   2. All students whose application materials (prerequisites and required documentation) are not complete may need to apply for the following year's cohort.

2. Applicant files will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. A letter will be sent to applicants advising them of any missing documents. Incomplete applications turned in within three weeks before the application deadline are not guaranteed to receive notification from the Admissions Office prior to the application deadline. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as they are eligible to apply. Any required documents missing from the application packet will make your application ineligible for the current year and ineligible to receive a rollover point. 

3. The Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Admissions Committee will meet after the deadline to determine admission to the summer cohort.

4. The admission letters for the CM-PN program will be sent via email (listed on the application) by the Admissions Department (not the Nursing Program). Students will be notified of their status before June 1st.

   1. Please do not contact Admissions or Nursing before June 1st about acceptance letters.

   2. After June 1, if you have not received notification of your status, you may contact Selective Admissions at 360-475-7206.

5. Due to the competitive nature and limited clinical capacity of our Health Science programs, students may not be concurrently enrolled in more than one limited-entry [high demand] program.

   1. A student cannot switch to another selective healthcare program without fully withdrawing from the first program unless the student is on track to graduate and will have completed their current program prior to the start of the new program.

   2. A student cannot hold spots in multiple high-demand programs simultaneously and must withdraw from any other OC healthcare program they are enrolled in and have not completed prior tot the start of the CM-PN program..

Admissions are granted for a specific cohort year, as noted in the acceptance letter. Students who have been offered admission but do not enter the program for the specific cohort year must submit a new application to be considered for a future cohort year in the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program by the established deadline.

Eligible applicants not admitted must submit a new application by the Mar. 31 deadline for the next cohort year to be considered a rollover applicant. It is not necessary to resubmit official transcripts unless additional classes have been taken at institutions outside of Olympic College.

Students who have been offered admission will be required to attend mandatory Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program orientation sessions prior to the beginning of summer quarter.