Nursing BSN Information
RN to BSN Program Information
Information Sessions
Are you interested in learning more about the RN-BSN program at LWTech? Attend an Information Session! Information sessions provide an overview of the admission requirements, program courses, clinical requirements, and more. Please click the link below to see and register for information sessions.
How to Apply for RN-BSN
The RN to BSN program is a Selective Admission program, which means it has strict admission criteria and a separate application process. For details on applying to the program, submitting transcripts, program funding, and other important resources, please visit the Selective Admission page. Please email Nursing Admissions with any questions.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Although they have separate start times, the Full-time and Part-time cohorts share the same application form and deadline.
2026 Cohorts
- Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., April 27, 2026
- Admission Results Released Via Portal: After 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026
- Clinical Compliance Deadline: Full-Time Cohort: 11:59 pm, June 21, 2026
- Mandatory Orientation:
- Full-Time Cohort: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, June 16, 2026, Room A304D (Allied Health Building)
- Part-Time Cohort: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, August 17, 2026, Room A302 (Allied Health Building)
Students not in clinical compliance by the deadline will not be permitted to continue in the program. Failure to attend the Mandatory Orientation will result in disqualification from admission.
Apply for the RN to BSN:
Admission and Selection Information
The RN to BSN Program selection is based on application scoring. Scores are calculated as follows. The top scoring students are offered admission to each respective cohort. LWTech does not keep a waitlist or use a lottery system.
- Full-Time Cohort: 15 applicants offered admission
- 5 spots are reserved for the top scoring LWTech Nursing AAS-T alumni. All other spots are offered to qualified applicants based on application score.
- Part-Time Cohort: 10 applicants offered admission
- 4 spots are reserved for the top scoring LWTech Nursing AAS-T alumni. All other spots are offered to qualified applicants based on application score.
Application Scoring:
- Weighted GPA Score: 40 Points Possible
- Nursing Associate Degree GPA Score: 35 Points Possible
- Science GPA Score: 20 Points Possible
- Optional ENGL&102 Completion: 5 Points Possible
- Total Possible Score: 100 Points
All requirements must be completed by the application deadline. We cannot waive any requirements. Program requirements include required courses, a current unrestricted RN License, and clinical experience. Additional documentation, attendance at the Mandatory Orientation, and required vaccinations will apply to accepted candidates. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all materials are submitted and received properly by LWTech. While we try our best, it is not possible for the admissions office to notify applicants of missing materials or respond to applicant inquiries as to the status of their application. Please email Nursing Admissions with any application questions.
See below for details on admission criteria.
All required courses must be completed by the application deadline. All classes must
be completed with a minimum 2.5/C+ GPA. We do accept equivalent courses with different
names or numbering systems. If you have a question about your courses, please contact
Nursing Admissions. Required Courses
Weighted Courses GPA (40 Points Possible):
*CMST&220 will be required for graduation from the RN-BSN program and is highly encouraged
to be completed prior to admission.
Nursing Associate Degree GPA (35 Points Possible):
Science GPA Courses (20 Points Possible):
Optional ENGL&102 Completion (5 Points Possible):
ENGL&102 is required for graduation from the RN-BSN program and must be completed
prior to NURS 430 (Quarter 3 of the full-time cohort). Because of the program intensity,
we highly encourage completion of ENGL&102 prior to admission.
Although it is not considered required for admission, additional points can be earned
for enrollment in or completion of this course at the time of application.
All successful RN to BSN applicants must have current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington or an active Multistate licensure
as a registered nurse within the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). Applicants will
be required to upload a copy of their license from NURSYS, including license number,
into the application. Current RN Licensure:
The Nursing Admission team will use this licensure to award 30 credits of Test Credits
for passing the NCLEX. These credits will be applied to your RN-BSN graduation requirements.
All successful RN to BSN applicants must have at least 1 year of clinical experience
within 2 years of the application deadline. Current RN Licensure:
If you are applying directly from a Nursing Associate Degree program and graduated within 2 years of the application deadline, your program clinical experience can be used for this
purpose.
If you graduated from your Nursing Associate Degree program more than 2 years before the application deadline, you will be required to provide a letter from your
employer's human resource department on organization letterhead detailing employment
dates and your position title. This is not a letter of recommendation; the Nursing
Admissions department will only use this letter to verify at least 1 year of clinical
experience.
Upon admission to the RN-BSN program, all students are required to submit a Clinical
Passport. Background check, Immunizations, and AHA BLS Provider CPR card. These are
due by the Clinical Compliance Deadline posted above. Each successful Nursing applicant is required to complete a background check. Fees
for this online service vary depending on the number of places in which the student
has resided within the past seven years. If a criminal background check for a particular
student shows a “less than satisfactory” rating, clinical facilities may deny access to that student.
While entrance to the Nursing Program may not be denied because of such a rating,
without access to the clinical facilities such a student will not be able to satisfactorily
complete the Nursing program and will be so advised. Throughout the program, nursing
students may be asked to complete and sign a form which asks for confirmation of the
student’s present and past criminal history. In addition, licensure as a Nurse in
the State of Washington requires a background check. The Washington State Department
of Health has the ability to deny Nursing licensure based upon criminal history. Admitted students are required to upload CPR/Basic Life Support certification by the
clinical compliance deadline. This information will be covered in the Mandatory Orientation.
Please bring all questions and concerns to the faculty at that time.Additional Documentation:
National Criminal Background check
CPR: American Heart Association BLS
Upon admission to the RN-BSN program, all students are required to submit a Clinical
Passport. Background check, Immunizations, and AHA BLS Provider CPR card. All immunizations
are required.Required Immunizations:
Immunizations are required to ensure patient safety. If you are unable to receive
immunizations, you will be required to provide medical exemptions from a provider.
Clinical agencies may deny placement if you are unable to meet the immunization standards.
Students who are unable to meet the clinical requirements for the program may be prevented
from continuing or completing the program.
Immunizations and blood work for titers take time and may be expensive. We highly
recommend obtaining immunizations and CPR now and do not delay. More information will
be provided at the Mandatory Orientation.
Preview the Degree Pathway:
Check out the RN-BSN Program Catalog Page for a preview of the program's courses!
Application Decisions
All decisions and admission offers will be posted in the Selective Admission Portal. This is the same place where the application was submitted. You will find a gold envelope icon when your decision is ready. If you are offered admission, you must accept your offer within a specific time period by clicking "Respond to Offer" in the bottom right corner of your offer letter. Check the Portal frequently to ensure you do not miss your offer window.
Preparing for Success
Nursing is a demanding and highly rewarding profession. To best prepare you for this reality, LWTech's Nursing program pairs rigorous academics with hands-on learning in both clinical site placements and a state-of-the-art lab. Even the prerequisite courses can be quite demanding. LWTech highly recommends that you take full advantage of services offered to students so you can be the best possible applicant for Nursing.
Advising
Our highly-skilled and qualified Advisors (also called Student Success Navigators) can help you build an individualized plan to complete all admission requirements in a reasonable time frame and with the greatest chance for success!
The Learning Lab
The Learning Lab is a drop-in tutoring center that supports all LWTech students with subjects like math, English, science, and even the TEAS test. Get support from certified tutors, faculty, and staff with this free resource!
Community Resources
Here at LWTech, we prioritize helping you succeed. You can find a list of community resources to help with housing or food insecurity, emergency financial aid, and even childcare on our Community Resources page. We are here for you!
Financial Aid
LWTech's Financial Aid office is here to help you fund your dreams! Apply for funding as soon as possible to get the most out of your benefits. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Estimated Program Costs
Estimated program costs can be found on the Estimated Cost by Program page. The RN-BSN program is eligible for many types of funding. You can use grants, loans, scholarships, or other types of funding to help with this cost. We recommend applying for FAFSA or WASFA. Please contact Financial Aid if you need support applying for aid. If you need additional funding or do not qualify for traditional financial aid, you can also explore our Scholarship options, or apply for Workforce Support Services and Funding.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a form of quality control, ensuring that institutions of higher education satisfy certain standards.
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) at the associate degree level and at the baccalaureate level.
- Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) approved.
- LWTech is in the process of obtaining RN-BSN Nursing program accreditation with ACEN
and aims to enter candidacy status prior to the first graduating cohort. Once initial approval is granted, the accreditation status is
retroactive to the candidacy status date, and all graduates completing the LWTech RN-BSN program will have completed
an ACEN-accredited program. The LWTech RN-BSN website will be updated as accreditation updates
become available.
- ACEN Address: 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
- ACEN Phone: 1-404-975-5000
LWTech Policies
Listed below are important LWTech policies. Please review them before applying to the RN-BSN program.
In signing and submitting the application, you will be certifying that to the best of your knowledge the statements made are complete and true. This means that failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from all schools, colleges, or universities attended and failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in the denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Your application will be considered incomplete without the required signatures.
Once your online application is completed, make sure to click the "Review Application" button. Make sure everything looks correct, then click "Verify and Submit," enter your name as your signature, and click "Submit". In the application portal, your application must show 100% complete. If it does not say 100% complete, it will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Students are allowed to participate only in clinical affiliations with which Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a signed agreement. Clinical affiliation experiences for the LWTech Nursing Program are generally located in clinics and facilities throughout the Puget Sound region in King and Snohomish County. Some experiences beyond this region may be required. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from all clinical affiliations. When affiliations occur in the program, they may be full-time (30hrs/week) with the schedule set by the clinical facilities and Nursing program.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity in education regardless of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with college policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.
To comply with federal laws, LWTech is required to ask for your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). We will use your SSN/ITIN to report Hope Scholarship/Lifetime tax credit, to administer state/federal financial aid, to verify enrollment, degree and academic transcript records, and to conduct institutional research. If you do not submit your SSN/ITIN, you will not be denied access to the college; however, you may be subject to civil penalties (refer to Internal Revenue Service Treasury Regulation 1.6050S-1(e) (4) for more information). Pursuant to state law (RCW 28B.10.042) and federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), the college will protect your SSN from unauthorized use and/or disclosure.
LWTech reserves the right to rescind a student's offer of admission wherever:
- the student's final academic record has lowered significantly,
- the student's application materials are found to contain misrepresentations,
- misconduct occurs or is brought to the attention of LWTech after an offer of admission is made, or
- an error led to the offer of admission.
The determination to revisit an application and rescind an offer of admission based upon the above factors rests solely with the Enrollment Services Office. Appeals are heard by the Vice President of Student Services.
Students who disagree with selective admission decisions should follow the grievances and appeals procedures as published online.