Overview
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN-RN) Associate Degree in Nursing 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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Now Accepting Applications
Now Accepting Applications
Apply today for Winter 2025
The application deadline for Winter 2025 is Aug. 31, 2025. Complete the fillable application, or contact a Healthcare Student Success Coach for more information.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
The Olympic College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) (Registered Nurse & Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse) Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1100AM on October 9, 2024, in room 521, Building 5 located at 1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton, WA.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at
@email or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by October 8, 2024
Application, Instruction & Helpful Information
LPN to RN Application & Instructions
LPN to RN Information Session Handouts
Accreditation
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE
Student Achievement Data - Program Outcomes
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