Centralia College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

This Associate in Arts degree with Pre-Nursing emphasis is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a baccalaureate institution. The educational plan provides courses identified by both public and private colleges and universities to prepare students for further study in the field of nursing. Admission to all nursing programs in Washington State is highly competitive. Completing this program of study will prepare students to transfer with junior standing to most four-year colleges and universities in Washington State but does NOT guarantee admission to the Nursing program. Students are urged to consult an advisor and refer to the admissions requirements for individual baccalaureate institutions for specific requirements and admissions criteria.

LPN Program Details

Initial four quarters of the nursing program at Centralia College are designed to prepare men and women to give nursing care in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. The certificate allows the student to participate in nursing functions which require short term preparation and to practice nursing within a limited range of situations.

Students who complete the practical nursing certificate of proficiency are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). These students are also eligible to apply for admission to any community college or university for additional study of nursing.

-A maximum of 24 students are selected each year for the RN program. RN students must apply for admission to the program. Students wishing to enter the RN program must meet all of the prerequisite courses, grade point average requirements, and be certified as a NAC in Washington State. Complete RN admission application materials are available through the Centralia College Office of Admissions & Records.

-If you are admitted to the RN program, you must then provide consent forms and immunization records to the Nursing director and attend a mandatory orientation session. Before beginning clinical, students must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol regarding the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act. This involves a criminal records check required by clinical facilities in order to be at those clinical sites. You also must show proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification.