Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive. Applicants must receive passing scores on the Nursing Admission Exams in order to be eligible for consideration.


Admission Exams

Campus-Based AN-DTA Registered Nurse

LPN Entry (LPN2RN) to Registered Nurse Program

  • Test of Essential Abilities (TEAS)
  • Kaplan Transitions (exam to be retired December, 2023).
    • This exam is 90 questions designed to evaluate knowledge of students transitioning from a Practical Nurse program to a program leading to Registered Nurse licensure. To prepare for this exam, it is recommended to review any NCLEX-PN preparation guide.
  • Kaplan LPN Secure Predictor (replacing the Kaplan Transitions exam in the fall 2024 application cycle)
    • This exam is 90 questions designed to evaluate knowledge of students at completion of an LPN program. To prepare for this exam, it is recommended to review any NCLEX-PN preparation guide.


For information about the TEAS preparation course offered at LCC, please contact Alejandra Sanchez, Health Careers Specialist, asanchez@lowercolumbia.edu, (360) 442-2355.

For specific degree requirements click the above button. Select the 'Nursing' tab, then click on the Program Planner for the degree you are interested in.


General Exam Information

  • Admission tests are scheduled by the Testing Center after the nursing application has been processed.
  • Prior test component scores from LCC, or another testing center, may be used to meet the required minimum subject area scores. Component scores from a single or multiple attempts may be utilized to meet minimum score requirements for all four subject areas.
    • Reading: 69%
    • Math: 63.3%
    • Science: 45.8%
    • English: 60%
  • In a situation where it is necessary to use the TEAS score to determine admission priority in a tie-breaking situation, the highest submitted composite score which falls within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized.
  • The TEAS Version 7 has been offered since June 3, 2022. TEAS Version 6 scores may be utilized to qualify for admission as long as the exam was taken within two calendar years of the application closing date.
  • Testing dates are typically between April 15 and July 20 for cycle 1 (fall/winter admission); and August 15 and November 15 for cycle 2 (winter/spring admission).
  • If testing accommodations are required, this must be arranged before scheduling the exam.
  • Arrive 15 minutes early on the day of your exam.
  • Bring photo identification to the testing site.
  • Scores will be available immediately upon completion of the exam.

Special Accommodations

If you need accommodations for testing, contact Disability and Access Services.

 

Last updated 10-04-2023.


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. For a full list of all nursing faculty and staff, please see our Contact Us page.

General 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

Pre-Nursing Education Planning/Advising

  Alejandra Sanchez, Health Careers Specialist
  (360) 442-2355
  asanchez@lowercolumbia.edu