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.
Admission 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 called Selective Admission. This program has additional application and qualification requirements with application deadlines unique to the program.
Prerequisites must be completed prior to applying for admission to the Nursing AAS-T program. Prerequisites can be taken under the Health Sciences program, which isn't Selective Admission.
Students interested in this program are strongly advised to attend a Nursing AAS-T Information Session.
Prerequisites
Nursing program admission prerequisites are available in the College Catalog.
If you have not already taken classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, you must fill out the online admissions application to receive a Student ID number and an LWTech issued email address. You will not be able to fill out the Nursing AAS-T application without completing this step.
Mandatory Application Information
Nursing Application Questions?
Special Nursing Application Assistance Hours available Thursday, July 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students who have any last minute application questions before the July 10 Fall deadline.
Students without internet/cellular data to use the button above can call into Zoom using the following information:
Call: (253) 215-8782
Enter meeting ID 98034060472
Selective Admissions How To Instructional Video
Selective Admissions How To Instructional Video
Application Deadline & Submission
Deadline
July 10, 2020
for Fall Quarter 2020
October 9, 2020
for Winter 2021
January 22, 2021
for Spring 2021
Entry Date
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
If you require a paper application, please email selective.admission@lwtech.edu to request.
Application Preview
To apply to this program, you must create a Self Service Center account. You may preview the application by downloading a PDF of the first page.
All students accepted into the nursing program are required to attend a mandatory nursing orientation. No exceptions will be made. Failure to attend the mandatory orientation will result in the student's withdrawal from the nursing cohort.
Next Steps in Reaching your Healthcare Career Goals Workshop
Date TBD
West Building, W401
This session is tailored to prospective students who applied to the LWTech Nursing AAS-T program for Spring 2020 admission and were not accepted. This session will focus on assisting candidates with understanding the admission data, the reapplication process, alternative healthcare careers, and will also provide Q&A time with an advisor.
Nursing AAS-T Virtual Information Sessions
This virtual information session held through Zoom will provide students the opportunity to learn about the LWTech Nursing AAS-T admission process and to meet with a Student Success Navigator for assistance with planning for taking pre-requisite courses. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the admissions process, bring their transcripts for an initial evaluation, and create a tentative academic plan outlining their pre-requisites in preparation for applying to the Nursing AAS-T program. This session is open to current and prospective students.
Using Zoom
- Zoom can be used on a computer, tablet, or smartphone or you can call in.
- Zoom does not require registering for an account.
- Visit Zoom.us/resources for more information and help videos.
- After clicking the button during the hours listed, you will be brought to a waiting room. Please be patient while waiting and a staff member will be with you soon.
Upcoming Dates and Time
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.
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).
