Nursing
Washington Nursing Careers
Washington is experiencing a shortage of registered nurses in all medical settings. Students who complete Pierce College's Nursing program are trained and ready to begin their career immediately.
Put your compassion to work as you earn an associate in applied science-nursing degree and prepare for your licensure exam. Options include immediate employment or transfer to a four-year college. We also offer an LPN to RN bridge program.
Pierce College offers four options to students to obtain their associate degree in nursing:
- Traditional ADN (TADN) program that students complete in 6 terms. (32 students accepted every other fall: 2025, 2027, 2029, etc.)
- Part-time traditional ADN program (PTT) program will begin winter term and run 9 consecutive quarters, including summer quarters. Exact days and time are to be determined, but would typically be two evenings a week, all day Saturday, and some Sundays. (32 students accepted every other winter 2025, 2027, 2029, etc.)
- Full-time LPN-RN (LADN) Transition program that students complete in 3 terms beginning in term 4. This option is open to applicants who have an active and unencumbered Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. (32 students accepted every spring.)
- Part-time LPN-RN (PTEW) program will begin summer term through the following summer term (five terms). Exact days and time are to be determined, but would typically be two evenings a week, all day Saturday, and some Sundays. (32 students accepted every summer.)
All options prepare students to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This exam measures the competencies needed to be a safe, effective, entry-level registered nurse.
- Nursing (Full-Time LPN to RN) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Career Pathway Course Map
- Nursing (Part-Time LPN to RN) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Career Pathway Course Map
- Nursing (Traditional) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Career Pathway Course Map
- Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP Career Pathway Course Map
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How to Apply to the Nursing Program at Pierce College
The Nursing Program application cycle differs from the regular Pierce College schedule and depends on the type of program. Review the application information and contact the advisor to get started. In addition, program candidates must first complete college-level courses and meet minimum grade requirements for consideration.Transfer Information
Pierce College's Associate Degree in Nursing transfers directly to the University of Washington-Tacoma and Saint Martin's University Bachelor of Science degree program (BSN), allowing students to transition quickly and seamlessly. See the Transfer Options web page for additional information.
Students intending to transfer into a four-year program should work closely with their nursing advisor.
Transfer Institutions
Adrian Milanio
Admissions and Advising Coordinator
AMilanio@pierce.ctc.edu
253-864-3208
Vitalina Argirova
Nursing Program Office Manager
VArgirova@pierce.ctc.edu
253-864-3233
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The Pierce College Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) and is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326.