Complete your Nursing Bachelor's Degree.
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 their classes start.
- 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).
- RNs with other types of associate degrees (non-AN-DTA/MRP graduates) are also eligible for admission. Refer to our Nursing Program Maps and Degree Requirements for details.
- The LCC RN to BSN is a hybrid program, with classes meeting in person four evenings per quarter.
- Both full- and part-time pathways are available.
Applications are currently closed.
You will need to apply to Lower Columbia College before submitting your application for the BSN program.
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 fill out this form if you are interested in receiving updates regarding our approval:
LCC Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Interest Form for International Students
In addition to Tuition & Fees, the following student expenses can be found on the Nursing Program Cost page.
The BSN application is currently closed. The next cycle will open December 2025.
Yes, 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.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Lower Columbia College is under
review for initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Our initial site visit took place in March, and a final decision regarding initial
accreditation is expected by October. Please note that accreditation, if awarded, will be retroactive to the first day of
our site visit: March 10, 2025.
Healthcare Program Inquiries
Health & Science Building, 2nd floor
(360) 442-2860
Fax: (360) 442-2879
Other Inquiries
For a full list of nursing faculty and staff, please see our Faculty & Staff page.
Nursing Advising
Jenna Burnell, Career Pathways Advisor
Rebekah Villanti, Career Pathways Advisor