Registered Nursing, AAS

Registered Nursing AAS Degree options (full-time)

LPN License Holders

The Nursing (NURS) program at Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers a Registered Nursing, AAS degree for nurses who have graduated from a PN program and have a current Washington State unencumbered LPN license. The LPN to RN focuses on the second year of Registered Nursing courses. Students complete the same RN program prerequisites and related education courses required for the ADN DTA/MRP Nursing degree. The program was designed to create a pathway for PN graduates to move into high-wage, high-demand career opportunities in healthcare. Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nursing. This is 3 to 4 quarters, full-time. *If seats are available, students may take SOC 191 and receive the ADN DTA/MPR Nursing degree.

Advanced Placement

SVC offers a Registered Nursing, AAS degree for students who have previously taken RN courses at another institution and would like to complete their RN coursework at SVC. Students complete the same RN program prerequisites and related education courses required for the ADN DTA/MRP Nursing degree. In addition, students applying for advanced entry must submit a letter of recommendation from the director, chair or last nursing instructor as well as Syllabi and Course Catalog information for previous RN courses taken. The decision for advanced placement is the responsibility of the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nursing. This is full-time and many quarters depend on placement. *If seats are available, students may take SOC 191 and receive the ADN DTA/MPR Nursing degree.

Degree Intent and Transfer Options

Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admission to Skagit Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Management (BASM) degree and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.