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Our program prepares graduates for beginning level clinical practice as Registered Nurses through an Associate in Arts Degree in Nursing.  Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.  The license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington is granted by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

The degree curriculum is designed so that prerequisite and general education classes are completed prior to the two years of nursing course work. The program is selective admission with full time lecture classes scheduled during the day and clinical hours scheduled during day and evening hours.

Nursing education is a dynamic process of encouraging the development of competence, critical thinking and collaboration. The student/faculty relationship provides an opportunity to access educational services that support professional development and enhance personal growth.

Accreditation & Approval

Our program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006,
1-800-669-1656

We are also approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Department of Health
PO Box 47865
Tumwater, WA 98504
(360) 236-4700
Fax: (360) 236-4818,
Physical location: 310 Israel Rd, Tumwater, WA 98501

Nursing at Bellevue College

We function within the framework of the mission and goals of Bellevue College. The college is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive educational programs. These programs are responsive to the changing needs of the communities and students, and are accessible to those seeking to continue their education.