| Program Overview for Nursing |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Skagit Valley College |
| Program website | |
| Program contact | |
| Program description | The Nursing program prepares students for a lifelong career in nursing practice. Nursing is one of the most diverse and exciting careers in todays health care field. It provides unlimited opportunities and intangible benefits for those who enter the profession. Nurses are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, extended care centers, home health care agencies, physicians offices, mental health facilities, and corrections. New technologies are continually developing in the health care field, offering exciting and challenging career opportunities. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition per credit | $123.58 (WA Resident) |
| Fees | Students pay a Student Technology Fee of $5.00 per credit ($40 maximum), a Student Self-Assessed Fee of $1.50 per credit ($15 maximum), a General Fee of $5.50 ($82.50 maximum) and a Technology Fee of $13.00 per credit. |
| Books and materials | Contact program chair |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Contact program chair |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years for nursing; 2 Years for prereqs. |
| Award type | AAS |
| Credits | 99 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | All interested students must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered for admission. Contact program assistant for details. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Nursing License |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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