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 Green River College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Minimum GPA3.0
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort40
What you'll need
Immunizations
Background check
Drug screen
CPR certification
Prerequisite courses
Practical Nursing AAS (90 credits): full-time 3 quarters / 9 months, application period April 15 to June 1 for a fall start, 40 seats; part-time weekend hybrid 6 quarters / 17 months, application September 15 to November 1 for a winter start, 16 seats; part-time weekday hybrid, application December 1 to January 15 for a spring start, 32 seats. Deadline shown is the next upcoming one (part-time weekend hybrid). Requires immunizations incl. COVID-19 proof, background check and drug screen eligibility, photo ID and current AHA BLS. Entrance exam, fee, GPA and pass rate not stated on the page.
