A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Edmonds College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Application feeFree
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What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
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Part-time 6-quarter PN certificate (about 21 months, fall/winter/spring quarters, summers off), designed for students already working in healthcare; international students not eligible. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in the 7 prerequisite courses with no course below 2.0; at least six months of verified direct patient care experience (CNA, MA, tech, etc.); ATI TEAS or an accepted alternative (NLN NEX/PAX, HESI). Admission once a year: applications during winter quarter, notification in spring, fall start. College admission is free. Holistic scoring system from 2025-2026.
