Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program Overview

These courses must be completed by February 14th 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

4. BIOL& 242* (Human Anatomy and Physiology II). 2.0 or higher required

*Students may apply to the CM-PN program if they are registered for BIOL& 242 in winter quarter. Course must be completed with required grade by end of winter quarter.

5. ACCUPLACER Placement Assessment – Reading section (Next Generation version). A score of 260 or higher required. Register for assessment at www.olympic.edu/placement

These courses must be completed prior to starting the CM-PN program. Completion prior to application deadline is not required but highly recommended. Must be completed by February 14th deadline to receive factor points.**

1. NURSE 151 (Dosage Calculations). 2.2 or higher required

2. NURSE 152 (Intro to Pharmacology). 2.2 or higher required

3. NUTR& 101 (Human Nutrition) OR NURSE 118 (Nutrition for Professional Nursing). 2.2 or higher required

** NURSE 151. NURSE 152, and NUTR& 101 (or NURSE 118) must be completed by spring quarter before starting the CM-PN program in summer.

Optional Support Courses

This course is not required for the certificate of specialization. Must be completed by February 14th deadline to receive factor points.

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

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

(Do not include with your application)
Revised November 5, 2024
 

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. 

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

The Application Deadline

The Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing (CM-PN) application priority deadline is February 14. 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:

• Accuplacer Assessment. Minimum score of 260 on the Reading Comprehension section of the Next Generation version of the Accuplacer is required. Please note: Reading scores from other assessment tools are not accepted.

• Required prerequisite courses with a 2.0 grade or higher by the February 14 deadline:

1. ENGL& 101- English Composition I

2. PSYC& 100 – Introduction to Psychology

3. BIOL& 241 – Anatomy and Physiology I*

4. BIOL 242 – Anatomy and Physiology II

* 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. NURSE 151** – Dosage Calculation

2. NURSE 152** – Pharmacology

**NURSE 151 and NURSE 152 must be completed with a 2.2 (80%) or above.

3. 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 courses are optional, but awarded factor points for successful completion with a 2.0 grade or higher by the February 14 deadline:

1. ENGL& 102 – English Composition II

All Applicants Should:

Review the Nursing Program website and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). 

Attend an Information Session (dates and times available on the website).

Meet with the Healthcare Student Success Coach if you need assistance with planning or have more questions (this can be scheduled with @email). 

Complete Accuplacer placement assessment if needed for Math and English. If you have already completed math and English classes, the Reading Comprehension section is still required of all applicants. Visit the OC Placement website for testing information or contact the Assessment and Testing Center at 360-475-7238.

Complete online application.

Submit the following documents with your online application:

• Official Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Proficiency Test scores. Reading scores from any other placement exams will not be accepted.

• Reflective Statement describing how your unique experiences and attributes (background, identity, culture, beliefs, values, or experiences) will contribute to your success in the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nursing Program and align with the Olympic College Nursing Program Mission. The reflective statement should be no more than two pages, double-spaced, size 12 font (Arial or Times New Roman) with 1-inch margins.

• Current resume describing the specific activities and responsibilities of your professional and academic experiences. Include any activities, certifications, and skills relevant to healthcare. Please indicate any languages spoken and proficiency on the resume if seeking cultural wealth points for being multilingual. The resume should be no more than two pages, size 12 font (Arial or Times New Roman), with 1-inch margins.

• Verification of Washington State healthcare professional licensure, if applicable.

• Submit DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) to verify military service.

• Letter(s) documenting qualification for the following state or federally awarded financial aid programs (if applicable): Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Opportunity Grant, Worker Retraining, Pell Grant, Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA), Washington State Need Grant, Free and Reduced Lunches. Award letters must be dated within 12 months of the application deadline.

Applicants who have attended any institution other than Olympic College

Complete the course review process for biology or nursing support courses (courses from other colleges/universities may not be equivalent) if applicable.

Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges other than Olympic College.

• Electronic official transcripts can be sent to @email Sealed official transcripts can be mailed to: Olympic College, Registration & Records, 1600 Chester Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337.

• You must provide an official transcript from each school you have attended, even if the course(s) was from a non-accredited school, was taken for “no credit,” or is not applicable to nursing. Showing transferred courses on one transcript will not be considered.

• If courses are in-progress in the spring quarter, and you are attending a school other than Olympic College, you will be required to submit official transcripts as soon as spring grades are posted; transcripts must be received no later than June 28th . Failure to do so will make your application ineligible.

• If you took Advanced Placement courses in high school, you must submit a copy of your scores from the College Board.

Submit a Transcript Evaluation Request. 

Who Needs to Complete a Course Review?

Students who took science classes (anatomy and physiology I and II) outside Washington State or from The Evergreen State College must have their classes reviewed to ensure equivalency to the classes required for the Nursing program (BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242). Students taking science courses from a Washington State college or university will not generally need a formal course review, though a course review may be required if equivalency cannot be determined.

Students who took the following course(s) at a college or university other than Olympic College will also need to complete the course review process:

1. Dosage Calculation

2. Pharmacology

To complete the course 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 February 14th deadline.