| Program Overview for Nursing - Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP LPN Pathway |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Bellingham Technical College |
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| Program contact | |
| Program description | If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in WA State and are interested in continuing your education to become a Registered Nurse (RN), then Bellingham Technical Colleges Nursing Program LPN-RN option is for you! The Bellingham Technical College Nursing Program is the largest nursing program in the region and has been educating nurses since 1954. The registered nursing program is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is a concept-based Associate Degree in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP). Academic preparation includes core courses in arts and sciences and those focusing on basic nursing skills and knowledge. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average Tuition and Fees per Quarter: $2,000 |
| Tuition per credit | $155 (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,000 |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 18 Months |
| Award type | AAS DTA/MRP |
| Credits | 47 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Admissions application and assessment testing is required. Contact Admissions at (360) 752-8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
RN |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
NCLEX-RN |