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 Tacoma Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
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 Tacoma Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 24 English Composition I (ENGL& 101) B or better English Composition II (ENGL& 102) C or better · one of: engl2 English Composition III (ENGL& 103) C or better · one of: engl2 General Cell Biology (BIOL& 160) C or better · one of: bio General Chemistry w/lab I (CHEM& 161) B or better · with lab · one of: chem General Microbiology (BIOL& 260) B or better General Psychology (PSYC& 100) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL& 241) B or better Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL& 242) B or better Human Nutrition (NUTR& 101) C or better · one of: nutr Humanities (approved distribution list) C or better Intercultural Communication (CMST& 240) C or better · one of: cmst Interpersonal Communication (CMST& 210) C or better · one of: cmst Introduction to Cellular & Molecular Biology (BIOL& 222) C or better · one of: bio Introduction to Communication (CMST& 101) C or better · one of: cmst Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM& 121) B or better · one of: chem Introduction to Statistics (MATH& 146) C or better Lifespan Psychology (PSYC& 200) B or better Majors Cellular (BIOL& 211) C or better · one of: bio Multicultural Communication (CMST 110) C or better · one of: cmst Nutrition in Healthcare I (NUTR 250) C or better · one of: nutr Professional and Organizational Communication (CMST 320) C or better · one of: cmst Public Speaking (CMST& 220) C or better · one of: cmst Technical Writing (ENGL& 235) C or better · one of: engl2 Certifications 2 Active, unencumbered Washington LPN license BLS CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider; online not accepted) Health and background checks 4 Background check Drug screening Health insurance Immunizations (Hep B, flu, MMR, TB, Tdap, varicella, COVID-19) Application basics 3 Combined GPA of 3.5 for BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, BIOL& 260 Recommended Documented veteran/current military Recommended TCC college level credits (15-29 = 1 pt, 30+ = 2 pts) Recommended Experience 1 Documented recent healthcare experience Recommended 
