Health Occupations and PE

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 /catgenedcore.aspx
- 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.