Overview

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN-RN) Associate in Technical Arts program is designed to prepare qualified LPNs to become RNs in four quarters, plus one transition course. The curriculum includes a balance of general education courses, nursing theory, and nursing practice.

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Apply today for Winter 2024

The application deadline for Winter 2024 is Aug. 31, 2023. Complete the fillable application, or contact Healthcare Student Success Coach Ashley Blake for more info. 

To support our commitment to a holistic admission process, the Olympic College Nursing Program has changed the minimum GPA for NURSE 151 - Dosage Calculations to 2.2 (80%) or above to be qualified for admission. This change aligns with the minimum passing standard for other NURSE courses. Factor points for this course are allocated according to the revised factoring system, detailed in the application instructions for each pathway.

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Updated PREREQUISiTE REQUIREMENT

Please note that NURSE 151 (Dosage Calculations) and NURSE 152 (Intro to Pharmacology) are now prerequisites, effective for the Winter 2023 cohort. These classes do not need to be completed before applying to the program, but must be completed before starting the program in winter quarter. Students who are provisionally accepted to the program must complete NURSE 151 and NURSE 152 with the required GPA no later than Fall 2022 to be admitted to the program in Winter 2023. 

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Student Achievement Data - Program Outcomes

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) Pass Rates

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) Pass Rates

Expected Level of Achievement (ELA): NCLEX-RN pass rate of 80% (or greater) for first-time test-takers within 12 months 

2021: 89% NCLEX exam pass rate

2022: 90% NCLEX exam pass rate

2023: 100% NCLEX exam pass rate