Bellingham Technical College

The Bellingham Technical College program for nurses is designed for students who have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program and who possess an up to date Washington State LPN license.

The program is specifically intended for graduates from the Bellingham LPN program and PN graduates will be given priority in the application process.

The LPN-RN prepares graduates to be eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination to be a licensed Registered Nurse.

The program is offered in three quarters of study with each quarter requiring an average of 140 hours of study. The curriculum consists of a combination of theoretical instruction, laboratory and clinical practice.

The class schedule consists of one to three six-eight hour days a week while clinical practice experience at health care facilities are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays during the day or in the evening.

Admission to the program is usually offered twice a year depending on the availability of space.

Admissions Requirements:

• Current LPN License for practice in Washington
• Proof of having completed a minimum of 1000 hours of experience as an LPN in the last five years
• Completed application for the College
• Official transcripts for pre-requisite courses.
• Fill Criminal History Background Check

An applicant accepted into the program will be required to submit health assessment report, drug panel screening, current CPR certification and a current copy of LPN license.