About the Degrees
Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares students who are highly educated, technically advanced, competent and caring individuals to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN).
Currently designed to provide entry into the nursing profession, this nursing program is six quarters, not including prerequisites. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the state board licensing exam for registered nurses. Starts fall, winter and spring quarters.
Nursing AAS graduates (RN) will:
- Be prepared for employment as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long term facilities, home healthcare services, schools and physicians offices.
- Be prepared to take the RN - NCLEX exam.
- Practice legal and ethical standards appropriate to the professional role of the registered nurse.
The Practical Nursing Program prepares students for employment as Practical Nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, schools and doctor's offices. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the licensing examination to become licensed practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Practical Nurse graduates will:
- Be prepared for employment as practical nurses in hospitals, clinics, long term facilities, home healthcare services, schools and physicians offices.
- Be prepared to take the PN - NCLEX exam.
- Practice legal and ethical standards appropriate to the technical role of the licensed practical nurse.
LWTC PN Program partners with Edmonds Community College
In order to accommodate additional nursing students during the academic year, LWTC partners with Edmonds Community College (EdCC) as a satellite location for the PN program. This program will be offered as a part-time program and upon admission takes 18 months to complete. Courses for the first four quarters will be taught at EdCC, courses for the next two quarters are taught at LWTC. The admission process is handled by EdCC.
When students graduate, their PN certificate will be from Lake Washington Technical College.
To view the list of prerequisites (at either LWTC or EdCC) please view:
How to prepare for the Practical Nursing Program:
For more information about the admission process please view: http://www.edcc.edu/lpn
The Nursing Assistant Program prepares students for employment as Nursing Assistants in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. Additionally, this program prepares students for continuation on into practical or registered nurse programs. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
AAS-Nursing(RN) Information Sessions
The sessions will provide information regarding admission to the AAS-Nursing program at LWTC. For a list of upcoming RN information sessions, see the Advising page.
| Degrees and Certificates | Credits | Estimated Program Length* | Admission Dates |
| Nursing AAS | 92 |
6 quarters | fall, winter, spring |
| Pre-Nursing MRP/DTA | 92 |
6 quarters | fall, winter, spring, summer |
| Practical Nursing- Certificate of Proficiency | 68 |
4 quarters | fall, spring |
| Nursing Assistant- Certificate of Completion | 11 |
1 quarters | fall, winter, spring, summer |
*Program length is estimated. See your counselor or adviser.
