Nursing
The Nursing program provides a comprehensive education that will help you launch a career in health care. The program’s innovative approach to nursing education is designed to help you succeed as a professional in the health care area of your choice. The program features small class sizes, state-of-the-art learning labs, and clinical experiences in a variety of health care settings.
LWTech's Nursing program offers an Associated in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) degree in Nursing and Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion (CNA).
Nursing AAS-T
The Nursing AAS-T degree prepares students who are highly educated, technically advanced, competent and caring individuals to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings and participate in lifelong learning. LWTech admits a diverse group of students, representing men and women, all ethnicities, and both immigrant and native born individuals. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). 92.2% of those admitted complete the program and more than 90% pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examination on their first attempt. In addition, it may prepare students interested in pursuing a degree at the baccalaureate level.
Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare graduates to pass the NNAAP State Exam and obtain employment in the healthcare industry as competent members of healthcare teams.
Admissions Requirements
Nursing AAS-T
Admission to the Nursing AAS-T program is different from admission to other college programs because students are selected on a competitive basis. This program has additional application and qualification requirements with application deadlines unique to the program.
Prerequisites
Nursing program admissions prerequisites is available in the College Catalog.
Additional Application Information
Application Deadline & Submission
Deadline
July 3, 2018
for Fall Quarter 2018
Entry Date
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Entry into this program requires completion of an admissions application.
Prerequisites
Refer to the CNA Program Registration Guide for all requirements for enrolling into the Nursing Assistant program.
Additional Registration Information
RN Admissions for Working LPNs
Applications are not being accepted at this time for RN Admissions for Working LPNs.
When space becomes available in the RN program, current LPNs have an opportunity to join the program. Eligible students will be contacted by the admissions office in the event of available space and offered a position in the program. LWTech cannot guarantee space in any given quarter. Applications are required to ensure candidates meet minimum admission criteria. There is no deadline to submit application materials.
Advising and Information Sessions
Nursing AAS-T
Nursing AAS-T Information Sessions
Information sessions provide an overview of the selection process and admissions application requirements. No RSVP is required to attend.
Spring 2018 Quarter Information Sessions
May 8, 2018
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
June 5, 2018
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Drop-In Advising
For advising please visit
Kirkland Campus
West Building, W207
during regular drop-in hours.
Or call (425) 739-8300 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
Accreditation
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Nursing program is a nationally accredited program with
the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 850, Atlanta, GA 30326., (404) 975-5000,
info@acenursing.org, acenursing.org.
Washington State Nursing Commission approved.
To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
