Registered
Nursing
Advisors
Georgia Pierce, RN, MN, CNE
Nursing Program Director
email:
gpierce@shoreline.edu
Jeanne Strieck
Health
Occupations Advisor
email:
jstrieck@shoreline.edu
Admissions Procedures
Students are expected
to comply with all procedures for admission to Shoreline Community
College. Admission to the College and initiation of course work to
meet prerequisites or to complete some of the non-nursing courses
that are part of the nursing program can occur any quarter but must
be completed the quarter before application to the nursing program. Contact
the Admissions Office for admission to the College. Admission to the
College does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program.
The Nursing Program has
selective admission; therefore, a separate admission process for the
Nursing Program is in place. No required nursing courses may be taken
unless the individual has been admitted to the Nursing Program.
Students are admitted
to the Nursing Program each fall, winter and spring quarter. No nursing
courses are taught during the six quarter program. Nursing Program application
periods are:
Fall class - January 15-April 3;
Winter class -
August 15-October 3;
Spring class - November 15-January 3.
Application is available online through the link at the top of this page. The online application must be completed and submitted. You must also mail in the required fee, transcripts, recommendations,
COMPAS test results, certificates, and other documentation of accomplishments that contribute to points. Failure to submit required materials by the ending date of the application period will result in the applicant being disqualified.
Information sessions regarding the Nursing Program are held monthly. Scroll down on the Information Session link
(below) for the dates and times.
Transfer
Non-nursing course work
may be transferred from any other accredited college. If the courses
were taken outside of the State of Washington, it will be necessary
to submit course descriptions from a college catalog to assist in
evaluation of that course.
Nursing course transfer
from another program is evaluated on an individual basis. For information
and an application for Nursing transfer, contact the Health Occupations
office.
Advanced Placement For Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
may receive advanced placement in the Nursing Program. All non-nursing
course requirements must also be met. For information on advanced
placement, contact the Health Occupations.
Additional Information
Following acceptance into
the program, each individual will be required to submit a health assessment
and immunization report completed at the student's expense. Should
this report reveal health problems which would interfere with successful
completion of the program, the student will be counseled. Situations
that might interfere with successful completion could include such
things as history of serious emotional problems, and/or incapacitating
disease or condition.
All students accepted into the nursing program
will be required to purchase malpractice insurance from the college
each quarter at the time of registration. A
background check is required by clinical agencies. A student who cannot
participate in patient care in clinical settings based on the background
check will not be able to continue in the program. The application
for licensure asks specific questions regarding previous licensure
and felony and drug convictions. Further information may be obtained
from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, P.O. Box 1099, Olympia,
Washington.
Proof of personal health
insurance carried by the individual or individual's family is also
required before going to a clinical facility. Shoreline uniforms are
required for wear in the clinical area.
A grade of C (2.0) or
better is required in all nursing theory and required non-nursing
general education courses. Practicum grades must be satisfactory.
Failure to satisfactorily complete either theory or practicum necessitates
retaking both.
Cost of the program reflects
current community college tuition rates. Information on financial
aid may be obtained by calling the Financial Aid Office. The college
provides no living accommodations.
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