Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards an associate degree in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Credit for the LPN/LVN license shortens the program.
Career outlook Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.
Getting in What Olympic College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Olympic College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL& 241) 2.0 or better Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL& 242) 2.0 or better Applied Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations (NURSE 150), registered for fall one of: pharm Dosage Calculation (NURSE 151) and Pharmacology (NURSE 152) 2.2 or better · one of: pharm English Composition I (ENGL& 101) 2.0 or better General Psychology (PSYC& 100) 2.0 or better · one of: psych Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM& 121) or CHEM& 141/151 and 142/152 2.0 or better Microbiology (BIOL& 260) 2.0 or better Psychology of Adjustment (PSYC& 102) 2.0 or better · one of: psych 5-credit support course in Anthropology, Communication Studies, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology 2.0 or better Highly recommended English Composition II (ENGL& 102) 2.0 or better Recommended Math in Society (MATH& 107) or Precalculus Algebra (MATH& 141) (any college-level non-statistics math) 2.0 or better Recommended Certifications 1 Current Washington State unencumbered Practical Nursing (LPN) license Health and background checks 1 National background inquiry (Certified Background) Application basics 1 Reflective statement and resume Experience 1 Healthcare experience Recommended 
