Nursing (RN)
Prepare to be a registered nurse, one of the most high‑demand careers in healthcare. Choose among four program offerings: full‑time 6‑quarter, part‑time 11‑quarter, advanced placement LPN‑RN, or transfer from another nursing program
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 11qtr: January 15, 2027 – April 3, 2027 (every other year)
- Nationally accredited: approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) and nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- 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: full-time, part-time, LPN to RN bridge, or transfer
- 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: Our goal is that our graduates pass-rate for first-time test takers on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for all first-time test takers will be at or above the national average for the same period.
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| YEAR | NATIONAL AVERAGE | SHORELINE NURSING PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88.2% | 89.22% |
| 2020 | 89.6% | 93.81% |
| 2021 | 84.9% | 84.09% |
| 2022 | 82.5% | 85.85% |
| 2023 | 81.3% | 83.9% |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the 6-Quarter Nursing Program: Our goal for the 6-Quarter option is a completion rate of 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 (September, December, March)* | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 95% |
| 2021-2022 | 94% |
| 2022-2023 | Still in Progress |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the 10-Quarter Program: Our goal for the 10-Quarter option is a completion rate of 70% of students that will complete the program within 150% of the program length (15 quarters). Students typically enter every other Fall Quarter (during the odd years).
*Note: Beginning Fall 2025, an expanded 11-quarter program with 32 students will be enrolled every other year.
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 91% |
| Fall 2021 | 92% |
| Fall 2023 | Still in Progress |
Nursing Program Outcome for Students Completing the LPN to RN Program: Our goal is that the LPN to RN option completion rate is at least 70% of students. Students will complete the program within 150% of the program length (6 quarters). LPN students are accepted every quarter on a space available basis.
| YEAR ENTERED PROGRAM (September, December, March) | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 97% |
| 2023 | 88% |
Accreditation & Licensure
The Shoreline Community College Nursing Program is approved by the Washington 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 C.F.R. 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Nursing Program at Shoreline Community College 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 whether the Nursing curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State.