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The full-time 6-quarter option prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and subsequently become registered nurses (RNs).
The employment outlook is good. Registered Nurses will continue to be in demand. Employment opportunities include hospital or nursing home staff nurse, charge and home health nurse. With additional training/education, potential positions include critical care nurse, emergency department nurse or operating room nurse.
Potential employers include: Obtaining advanced academic degrees can lead to positions in administration, education and advanced practice positions, such as nurse practitioner. The most rapid growth in the health care industry over the next decade will likely be in critical care, specialty care, home health and long-term geriatric care facilities.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Admission to this program is through an application process. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the College. Faculty and staff are available to assist with the process.
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, 2025 – April 3, 2025 (every other year)
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.
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