Lower Columbia College Nursing Program Review

Founded in 1934, Lower Columbia College (LCC), located in Longview, Washington has a total student population of over 8,000, 60% of which are female. Lower Columbia College offers 300 Associate of Applied Science degrees and 169 certificates and 125 high school designations.

Lower Columbia College offers a variety of certificate and degree options in nursing. The Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA), the Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency (PN), the Registered Nurse Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (AAS), the LPN2RN Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (LPN to RN) and the RONE Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree.

Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA) Program

The Nursing Assistant Certificate, is an 8-credit certificate and provides students with basic nursing care skills and provides them with the opportunity to work under a licensed nurse upon graduation from the program.

Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency (PN)

The Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency from Lower Columbia College is a four semester program, which allows students to sit the NCLEX-PN examination upon graduation, in order to go on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Registered Nurse Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (AAS)

The Registered Nurse Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree at Lower Columbia College is earned when students complete the nursing curriculum. After completing the curriculum, students can go on to sit the NCLEX-RN examination, which enables students to become Licensed Registered Nurses (RN).

LPN2RN Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (LPN to RN)

The LPN2RN Associate in Applied Science Transfer (LPN to RN) Degree Proram is intended for Practical Nurses who wish to become Registered Nurses via two options; the Campus Based Option and the eLearning option, which allows students to take the program through online studies. This eLearning option is basicallythe online LPN to RN program is highly desired by Licensed Practical Nurses who are currently in nursing jobs as it allows them flexibility to do their RN degree studies while working.

Nursing theory classes are online while the laboratory based practical and clinical skills parts of the course are done in locations around Longview, Washington State within 10 weeks in the summer.

Graduates from both the online LPN to RN eLearning program or the campus based option are awarded the Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree (AAS-T) upon successful completion of the course.

RONE Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree

The Rural Outreach in Nursing Education in Applied Science Transfer Degree at Lower Columbia College provides nursing education for individuals located in rural areas in the state of Washington.

Nursing Program Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted into the nursing programs at Lower Columbia College, applicants must complete the placement test in Math, Reading and Writing. If individuals have previously attended college, they must submit their transcripts and scheduling a meeting with the education planner of the nursing program. Once all prerequisites have been completed with a minimum GPA of 2.8, individuals may apply to the nursing program and applicants will be notified by mail of their status. Individuals who are applying to nursing programs that require previous nursing experience (like the LPN2RN program), must provide proof of previous nursing licensure before being admitted into the program.

Prior to being admitted into any of the nursing programs at Lower Columbia College, individuals must provide CPR certification proof, as well as drug screening results, and a criminal background check. Individuals must also submit to a physical examination, as well as immunization records. Lower Columbia College’s nursing programs are accredited by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission of Atlanta, Georgia.

Financial aid is available at Lower Columbia College, through both loans and scholarships and more information can be obtained through the Administrative Office at Lower Columbia College. Students must ensure all materials are submitted through the Administration Office on deadline, in order to be eligible for financial aid.

Contact:
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street,
Longview, WA 98632-3907
Phone: (360) 442-2000