Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Nursing Programs at Lower Columbia College are pleased to announce that they will
be hosting the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for an accreditation
site visit between March 10 and March 12, 2025. The visit will include an evaluation
of the new bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) program, launched in fall 2024. You
are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program
in person or via Zoom at a public meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
Zoom link to join virtually: https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/87342820456
Invitation for Third-Party Comments:
Per CCNE accreditation procedures, you are also welcome to provide written comments
in advance regarding the qualifications of our BSN program. Comments must be submitted
by February 17, 2025, which is 21 days prior to commencement of the on-site evaluation.
We request that feedback relates specifically to the CCNE Standards of Accreditation for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (Amended
2024). All comments should be submitted in English, as submissions in other languages will
not be processed. Please note that all comments will be shared exclusively with the
CCNE evaluation team.
Submission Instructions:
Mail:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
We appreciate your valuable feedback and thank you for your continued support of quality
nursing education in our region.
Complete your Nursing Bachelor's Degree.
A few facts about the program:
- The RN to BSN program is a post-licensure pathway designed for students who have obtained a Washington RN license by the time classes start in September.
- The RN to BSN program is a selective admission program. Selective admission criteria are used when there are more applicants to the program than seats available.
- Graduates of LCC’s associate degree nursing program (AN-DTA/MRP) may be able to complete the RN to BSN program in as little as one year (3 quarters) of full-time enrollment (15 credits per quarter, 45 credits total).
- This will be a hybrid program, with classes meeting in-person one evening a week.
- Both full- and part-time pathways will be available.
- We are pursuing national accreditation as soon as possible for the RN to BSN program through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Applications are currently open until April 30, 2025
If you have not attended Lower Columbia College within the past two (2) years, please apply now.
Lower Columbia College (LCC) cannot currently enroll international students in the Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) program, because the BSN is not yet certified for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). We are pursuing certification with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue and maintain the Form I-20 for this program. We encourage you, prospective international student, to stay in touch and revisit this webpage in early 2025 for an update.
In addition to Tuition & Fees, the following student expenses can be found on the Nursing Program Cost page.
Applications for Summer 2025 cohorts are currently open until April 30, 2025.
If you have not attended Lower Columbia College within the past two (2) years you will need to apply to Lower Columbia College before submitting your application for the BSN Program.
The RN to BSN program is a post-licensure pathway designed for students who have obtained a Washington RN license by the time classes start in September.
Our Approval
The RN to BSN degree program at Lower Columbia College is initially approved to accept
students by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Contact Nursing Programs
We are located on the second floor of the Health & Science Building. Stop by during regular office hours, or call (360) 442-2860 to make an appointment.
Healthcare Program Inquiries
Health & Science Building, 2nd floor
(360) 442-2860
Fax: (360) 442-2879
Nursing Program Inquiries
Bev Ylen, Program Coordinator
(360) 442-2860
bylen@lowercolumbia.edu
Nursing Advising
Alé Sanchez, Health Careers Specialist
Rebekah Villanti, Career Pathways Advisor
(360) 442-2328
prenursing@lowercolumbia.edu
Other Inquiries
For a full list of nursing faculty and staff, please see our Faculty & Staff page.