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Registered Nurse, Associate Degree

This program prepares students for professional licensure and employment as Associate Degree Registered Nurses.  This program has begun the process of National League of Nursing accreditation.  The program course of study includes courses in medical, surgical, geriatric, obstetric, and pediatric nursing.  Additional course study includes pharmacology, advanced clinical nursing procedures, health assessment, and transcultural community nursing.  Under the guidance of a nursing instructor, students participate in clinical practice in a variety of settings in acute, ambulatory, and long-term care.  Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Nurse Certificate and Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

To earn an Associate of Applied Science-Transferable (AAS-T) degree, the student must complete all course requirements for the Registered Nurse, Associate Degree program (768 hours), the Licensed Practical Nurse program (1188 hours), plus General Education courses (252 hours). 

Registered Nurse application packets for Spring Quarter 2010 will be accepted on January 13, 2010.  For more information, please click here.  

Program Options

  • Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree

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Program Length:
  • 2 quarters (+ 4 for LPN) 
  • 43 credits (+75 credits for LPN)
  • Monday-Friday,
    8:00AM - 2:30PM
  • (Hours may vary during clinical assignment including possible evening or weekend placement.)
Estimated Costs:
  • Tuition $2,900.00
  • Supplies: Contact the RTC Bookstore at 425.235.2323
Enrollment:
  • Students may enter at the beginning of fall or spring quarter.

Washington State Nursing Association