| Program Overview for Nursing |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program description | The purpose of the nursing degree is to educate students to practice nursing within varied health care settings in collaboration with other members of the health care team, and to assist individuals who are experiencing health care problems to progress toward optimal health and wellness. Graduates of Whatcom's nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and consistently pass at rates above state and national averages. This degree, after RN licensure, also enables the student to complete a BSN in one academic year at any accepting university in Washington state. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,250/qtr, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $14,000 (WA resident) including core program tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. (excludes general education requirements/prerequisites) |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass), $50 application fee, $11 background check fee |
| Books and materials | $2,900 |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | $430 (scrubs, stethoscope, watch with second hand, general academic supplies) |
| Other costs | $1,325 (immunizations, background checks, et. al.) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years for core nursing requirements (plus 1+ years for general education requirements/prerequisites) |
| Award type | Associate in Nursing (DTA/MRP) |
| Credits | 135 |
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| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | no |
| Entrance requirements | A grade of 3.0 (B) or better in ENGL& 101, MATH& 146, CHEM& 121, BIOL& 260, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, PSYC& 200 |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Registered Nurse |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
National Council for Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse |