Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree

92 Credits

The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares students who are highly educated, technically advanced, competent and caring individuals to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Minimum admission requirements:

• Completion of application for admission to the nursing program
• Essay
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• HOBET Test results 75% or higher
• Three professional recommendations
• Washington state background check.

Nursing AAS graduates (RN) will:

• Be prepared for employment as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long term facilities, home healthcare services, schools and physicians offices.
• Be prepared to take the RN - NCLEX exam.
• Practice legal and ethical standards appropriate to the professional role of the registered nurse.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring.

Prerequisites Recommendation:

Prerequisites:
High School chemistry or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant, military or international equivalent.†

REQUIRED ACADEMIC CORE COURSES**

See the Academic Core Requirements for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

* Refer to catalog for AAS Degree Academic Core Requirements

** All Academic Core courses are required to be completed prior to the sixth quarter of the Associate Degree Nursing program.

† Correction: Several words in the list of prerequisites were omitted from the original catalog. (Corrected June 16, 2008)

Nursing

Practical Nursing

Certificate of Proficiency

68 Credits

The Practical Nursing Program prepares students for employment as Practical Nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, schools and doctor’s offices. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the licensing examination to become licensed practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Admission requirements: Completion of application for admission to the nursing program, essay, minimum GPA 2.5, HOBET Test results, 3 professional recommendations, and Washington state background check.

Practical Nurse graduates will:

• Be prepared for employment as practical nurses in hospitals, clinics, long term facilities, home healthcare services, schools and physicians offices.
• Be prepared to take the PN - NCLEX exam.
• Practice legal and ethical standards appropriate to the technical role of the licensed practical nurse.

Admission Dates: fall, spring

Prerequisite Recommendations:

Prerequisites: Certified Nursing Assistant

REQUIRED ACADEMIC CORE COURSES**

See the Academic Core Requirements for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

**All Academic Core courses are required to be completed prior to completion of the third quarter of the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing

Health Unit Coordinator

Certificate of Completion

18 Credits

Building on the Nursing Assistant Certified program that prepares students with theory and lab skills, and an intern experience in a nursing care setting, the Health Unit Coordinator program will expand student competencies and formalize their training in a role that many of them are asked to perform on-the-job. This program of study encompasses interpersonal communication skills, medical terminology, ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work practices, clerical skills, use of computers, interpretation and transcription of practitioner’s orders, interdepartmental coordination, chart setup, cardiac monitoring systems and recognition of arrhythmias.

Admission Dates: fall, winter, spring, summer.

Prerequisites:

• IFAD 158: CPR for the Health Care Provider or equivalent
• COME 120: 7-hour HIV AIDS Training or equivalent

Nursing

Nursing Assistant

Certificate of Completion

11 Credits

The Nursing Assistant Program prepares students for employment as Nursing Assistants in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. Additionally, this program prepares students for continuation on into practical or registered nurse programs. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination to become Certified Nursing Assistant.

Admission requirements:

• COME 120 7-Hour HIV AIDS Training or equivalent
• ENGL 093 or equivalent placement score

Co-requisites: CPR for the Health Care Provider

Admission Dates: fall, winter, spring, summer.