Olympic College Nursing Program Review

Olympic College (OC) was founded in 1946 in Bremerton, Washington and is a two-year community college with a student population of 12,000 per year. Olympic College is composed of three campuses, one in Bremerton, another on Poulsbo and a third in Shelton.

Olympic College offers a variety of nursing programs including an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN),Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an Associate in Pre-Nursing, a Practical Nursing program (LPN) and a Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is intended for Registered Nurses (RN), who wish to pursue baccalaureate education. The program is flexible and can be completed in one year, two years and even three years, on both a full-time or part-time basis. The program is composed of 180 credits.

Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree Program

The Associate in Pre-Nursing degree at Olympic College is for individuals who would like to eventually have a career in nursing and require several prerequisites in nursing to progress. Individuals must take a series of courses at four-year colleges and universities in the state of Washington.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program

The Associate Degree in Nursing readies graduates to apply to take the NCLEX examination in order to become a Registered Nurse. The curriculum is composed of six semesters, as well as prerequisites and is made up of 115 credits on a full-time or part-time basis.

Transition to Associate degree (TADN) – LPN to ADN Program

The Transition to Associate degree (TADN) is for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to become Registered Nurses (LPN to RN) in a four semester program. Individuals who complete this 93 credit Transition to Associate Degree, are able to apply to write the NCLEX-RN examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Registered Nurses go on to work in a variety of healthcare environments, including; hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices, schools, nursing homes and physicians’ offices, as well as several other varied healthcare establishments.

Practical Nursing (PN) Program

Olympic College also offers a variety of certificate programs, including one in Practical Nursing (PN). This program is one-year in duration and prepares individuals for a career as a Practical Nurse. Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program, individuals go on to apply to write the NCLEX-PN examination, in order to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington. The program is 78 credits in duration.

Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA) Program

Another certificate program at Olympic College is the Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA), which is intended for individuals who would like to work in a supporting role in a variety of healthcare environments. The program is one semester in duration, and takes place two to three days every week. The program is 13 credits.

Accreditiation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Olympic College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Registered Nursing Program and the Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Olympic College does not keep a waiting list for its nursing programs, however, individuals can rollover their applications if they are not accepted into their chosen semester.

Contact:
Olympic College
1600 Chester Avenue,
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
Phone: (360) 792-6050