Practical Nursing Program Overview

These courses must be completed by August 31st to be eligible to apply to the PN program:
1. ENGL& 101 (English Composition I). 2.0 or higher required
2. BIOL& 241 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I). 2.0 or higher required
3. BIOL& 242 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II). 2.0 or higher required
4. PSYC& 100 (General Psychology). 2.0 or higher required
5. ACCUPLACER Placement Assessment – Reading section (Next Generation version). A score of 260 or higher is required. Register for assessment at www.olympic.edu/placement
 

These courses must be completed before starting the PN program. Completion prior to the application deadline is not required but highly recommended. To receive factor points, they must be completed by the August 31st deadline:
1. NURSE 151* (Dosage Calculations). 2.2 or higher required
2. NURSE 152* (Intro to Pharmacology). 2.2 or higher required
* NURSE 151 and NURSE 152 must be completed by fall quarter before starting the PN program in winter

Required Support Course:
This courses is required for the certificate of specialization. Completion prior to application deadline is not required but highly recommended. Must be completed by August 31st deadline to receive factor points.
1. NUTR& 101* (Human Nutrition) OR NURSE 118* (Nutrition for Professional Nursing). 2.2 or higher required
*NUTR& 101 or NURSE 118 must be completed by end of first quarter in PN program

Optional Support Course:
This course is not required for the certificate of specialization. Must be completed by August 31st deadline to receive factor points.
1. ENGL& 102 (Composition II). 2.0 or higher required.
 

• There are two ways to complete the Practical Nursing application:

1. Download the fillable Practical Nursing Application form and email it to SelectiveAdmissions@olympic.edu.
2. Submit the Practical Nursing Application Online Form
   • Before you begin your online application, you must have an OC student ID#.
     • If you do not have an OC ID#, visit our Admissions page to apply to OC (note: this could take a few days).
     • If you have forgotten your OC ID# follow this link to retrieve your ID: Forgot My Password.

• 2025 Practical Nursing Cohort Application Instructions

• Clinical Documentation Requirements
• 2025 PN Program Cost Estimate

The 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

www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program.

Olympic College has made a determination that the Practical Nursing curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification in Washington State. The curriculum does not meet educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State. We encourage students who plan to work out-of-state to check relevant local licensure/certification requirements.