LPN-to-BSN

Credential Awarded:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Eligible to take the NCLEX-RN after successful program completion

Program Requirements:

  • Admitted Green River College student
  • BSN program application
  • Active, unencumbered Washington State Practical Nursing license
  • Completion of all 12 prerequisite courses
  • Current immunizations with no exemptions
  • Age 18 or older for RN licensure eligibility
  • Background check
  • Drug screening may be required based on clinical placement

Full-Time Program:

  • Length: 2 years | 8 consecutive quarters
  • Start: Fall Quarter
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Schedule: Two in-person days each week with evening lecture and daytime lab and clinical experiences. Schedule subject to change.
  • Admissions: Selective | Approximately 45% acceptance rate
  • Cohort Size: 32 students
  • Application Period: February 1 through April 1 | 4:00 p.m. deadline
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98%
  • Completion Rate: 98%
  • Approximate Cost: $28,000

Part-Time Program:

  • Length: 3 years | 12 consecutive quarters
  • Start: Winter Quarter
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Schedule: Two in-person days each week with evening lecture and daytime lab and clinical experiences. Schedule subject to change.
  • Admissions: Selective | Acceptance rate to be determined
  • Cohort Size: 32 students
  • Application Period: July 15 through September 15 | 4:00 p.m. deadline
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: To be determined
  • Completion Rate: To be determined
  • Approximate Cost: $30,000


Practical Nursing

Credential Awarded:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing
  • Eligible to take the NCLEX-PN after successful program completion

Program Requirements

  • Admitted Green River College student
  • Practical Nursing program application
  • Completion of all nine prerequisite courses
  • Current immunizations with no exemptions
  • Age 18 or older for PN licensure eligibility
  • Background check
  • Drug screening may be required based on clinical placement

Full-Time Program:

  • Length: 9 months | 3 consecutive quarters
  • Start: Fall Quarter
  • Format: In Person
  • Sample Schedule: Monday through Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Occasional Fridays | Schedule subject to change
  • Admissions: Selective | Approximately 30% acceptance rate
  • Cohort Size: 40 students
  • Application Period: April 15 through June 1 | 4:00 p.m. deadline
  • NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 92%
  • Approximate Cost: $9,500

Weekday Hybrid Program:

  • Length: 17 months | 6 consecutive quarters
  • Start: Spring Quarter
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Sample Schedule: Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Thursday | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Schedule subject to change
  • Admissions: Selective | Approximately 25% acceptance rate
  • Cohort Size: 32 students
  • Application Period: December 1 through January 15 | 4:00 p.m. deadline
  • NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 92%
  • Approximate Cost: $10,500

Weekend Hybrid Program:

  • Length: 17 months | 6 consecutive quarters
  • Start: Winter Quarter
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Sample Schedule:
    • Saturdays | Up to 12-hour lab or clinical
    • Every other Friday | Four-hour in-person session
    • Remaining coursework completed online
    • Schedule subject to change
  • Admissions: Selective | Approximately 16% acceptance rate
  • Cohort Size: 16 students
  • Application Period: September 15 through November 1 | 4:00 p.m. deadline
  • NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: To be determined
  • Approximate Cost: $10,500
  • Note: Students should have strong computer and technology skills.


Certified Nursing Assistant

Credential Awarded:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
  • Eligible to apply for Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification after successful program completion and successful completion of the written and skills examinations

Program Requirements:

  • Age 18 or older within three months of program completion
  • Current immunizations with no exemptions
  • Annual tuberculosis test
  • COVID-19 vaccination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination when available
  • Background check
  • Drug screening may be required based on clinical placement

  • Length: 3 months | 1 quarter
  • Credits: 15 credits
  • Start: Every Quarter
  • Format: In Person
  • Sample Schedule: Two to three class days each week | One 6.5-hour afternoon or evening lab | One 3-hour morning lecture | Four clinical days | Schedule subject to change
  • Admission Deadline: Open until courses are full
  • Approximate Cost: $2,909.51