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Advanced Placement Option for LPNs
1. When does Shoreline admit
LPNs to enable them to become RNs?
LPNs are
admitted each quarter: fall, winter, & spring.
2. What are the requirements
to be admitted as an LPN?
A.
(1) Graduation from an accredited practical
nursing program within the last ten years.
OR
(2) Currently completing the last quarter of a practical nursing program with
which Shoreline has an articulation agreement. These include
Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland
North Seattle Community College
Renton Technical College
B. A current,
unencumbered Washington LPN license or a schedule to take the NCLEX-PN
(for those in their last quarter at one of the above named schools).
C. COMPASS test scores showing math placement above intermediate algebra (Math
99) and placement for English 101 into reading and writing within one year prior
to application.
D. The following
pre-requisite courses
1) Chemistry 5 credits of college chemistry
within 15 years. (Chem& 121)
2) Anatomy and Physiology for 10 credits (Bio&
231 & Bio& 232) within 10 years
3) Microbiology 5 credits (Bio& 260) within 10 years
4) Lifespan development 5 credits (Psyc&
200)
5) Nutrition 3-5 credits (Nutr& 101)
6) English Composition (Engl& 101)
3. Are there other courses I
will need before graduation and that might improve my chances of acceptance?
Yes.
Admission is selective and completion of all of the
required non-nursing
and required SCC General Education courses at the
time of application is mandatory.
Required Shoreline General Education courses:
Shoreline Multicultural
graduation requirement 3-5 credits
see SCC web site for description
http://www.shoreline.edu/catgenedcore.html
Link to:
Complete List of Multicultural Courses
Quantitative Reasoning 5
credits (Chem&
121 fullfills the QR requirement)
Link to:
Complete List of Quantitative Reasoning Courses
See the quarterly time
schedule for Shoreline Community College for a list of specific
courses that meet these last
two
requirements or access the college web site:
Link to: General Education Core Requirements
4. I haven't taken any of
those courses. What should I do first?
a. Apply
to the college of your choice
to take the classes: or
b.
Call Shoreline Admissions at
206-546-4621 to take courses here: and
c. Begin taking the non-nursing
courses to prepare for admission.
5. After I have taken
required courses, how do I apply for nursing?
a.
The application is now
online.
b.
Complete the application, following all the directions carefully and
including all requested information.
Then print out the application as directed on the screen.
c. Send in
the application and all required materials with your $15.00 application fee
to the Nursing Program.
d. Send an
official copy of all transcripts to BOTH
the Nursing Program Admissions (with your application in
the original sealed envelop) and to the College Admissions (if not
previously sent). For Shoreline courses, you may request a free internal
transcript to be sent to the Nursing Program.
Online application link will be found by selecting "SCC Website" from the
top of the page
6. When do I apply?
For
Fall admission: between January 15 and April 3.
For
Winter admission: between August 15 and Oct.
3
For
Spring admission: between
Nov. 15 and Jan.
3
7. Once I begin, how many
quarters will it take for me to finish?
Four
quarters. The first quarter you will not be required to take a
clinical course. You will take theory only. After that, you will be taking
both theory and clinical.
8. Will I be able to work
while I am in school?
Yes, you
may work but we recommend that you limit your hours to 20 per week. You will
be carrying a full-time academic load.
More Information
         
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Last updated:
08/04/08
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