Nursing (RN)
Prepare to be a registered nurse. Choose from a six‑ or ten‑quarter learning option and get real‑world instruction in the in‑demand healthcare field.
Next application periods for 6qtr & LPN to RN: Jan 15 - Apr 3, Aug 15 - Oct 3, Nov 15 - Jan 10 (every year)
Next application period for 10qtr: January 15, 2021 – April 3, 2021 (every other year)
- Nationally accredited: approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Job placement: 90% of graduates find employment as registered nurses within six months of graduation
- High licensure pass rate: graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) at a higher rate than the national average.
- Flexible scheduling: six- or ten-quarter program options
- Cohort learning: students build a lasting network with a tight-knit peer group
- Scholarships: program-specific funding available through the Foundation
- Active student club: multiple student-run events including networking opportunities
See Student Achievement Outcomes
Nursing Program Outcome for Graduate Success on the Licensing Exam: The Nursing Program’s annual pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) for all first-time test takers will be at or above the national for the same period.
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| YEAR | NATIONAL AVERAGE (1) | SHORELINE NURSING PROGRAM (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | 81.78% | 98.18% |
| 2014-2015 | 84.53% | 89.32% |
| 2015-2016 | 84.57% | 84.81% |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the 6-Quarter Nursing Program: The Nursing Program completion rate will be at or above 70% of students beginning with the first quarter will complete the program within 150% of the program length (9 quarters for the 6-Quarter Nursing Full-Time Program)
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM (Sept, December, March)* | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | 84.8% |
| 2014-2015 | 80.9% |
| 2014-2015 | 82.2% |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the 10-Quarter Program: The Nursing Program completion rate will be at or above 70% of students beginning with the first quarter will complete the program within 150% of the program length (15 quarters for the 10-Quarter Nursing Program Part-time Option). Students enter every other Fall Quarter (during the even years)
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| Fall 2012 | 79.2% |
| Fall 2014 | 80.0% |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the LPN to RN Program: The Nursing Program completion rate will be at or above 70% of students beginning with the first quarter when they enter. They will complete the program within 150% of the program length (6 quarters for the LPN to RN Nursing Program Option). LPN students are accepted every quarter on a space available basis.
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM (Sept, December, March) | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 77.8% |
| 2013-2014 | 100% |
| 2014-2015 | 100% |
| 2015-2016 | 80% |
Nursing Program Outcome for Graduates Obtaining a Job: 90% of graduates responding to the Post-Graduate Survey 6 months after graduation will report employment as Registered Nurses.
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | 90.3% |
| Program Parent | Show Description? |
| Nursing | x |
Accreditation & Licensure
The Shoreline Community College Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (formerly called the State Board of Nursing)
Accredited since 1969
The Associate Degree of Nursing program at Shoreline Community College located in Shoreline, Washington is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree of Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Nursing Program at Shoreline has reviewed the RN licensing requirements for Washington state and has determined that a Shoreline nursing graduate would be eligible for RN licensure in Washington state. Shoreline Community College has not made a determination that the Nursing curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State. We encourage students who plan to work out-of-state to check relevant local licensure/certification requirements.