Nursing Program Admission Requirements

Registered Nurse

Eligibility:

To be eligible for admission consideration, the applicant must have:

• Current certification as a nursing assistant (NA-C) in Washington or Oregon
• Completion of Required Support Courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above and a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point for required support courses
• Minimum Test Scores on the required Nursing Admission Exam:
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
    • Reading: 69%
    • Math: 63.3%
    • Science: 45.8%
    • English: 60%

Selective Admission:

If there are more qualified applicants than seats available for the application cycle, points will be awarded as follows:

Healthcare Work Experience:

• 2 points for 500 hours of documented work experience in the last two years as a NA-C or in a healthcare position that requires certification as a nursing assistant (NA-C).
• 1 point for 500 hours of documented work experience in the last two years in healthcare positions not requiring certification as a nursing assistant (examples: medic, corpsman, medical assistant, medical reception, medical records, pharmacy technician, and others).

International Student:

• 1 point for LCC students studying under an F1 or M1 student visa.
• Points cannot be received for both healthcare work experience and international student status.

Military Service:

• 1 point is awarded to those who are currently serving in any branch of U.S. military or are veterans of any branch of U.S. military with an honorable discharge.

Residing in LCC Service District:

• 1 point for current LCC students or applicants residing in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties. Consideration will also be given to applicants residing in Rainier, OR, and surrounding areas.

Multilingual:

• 1 point for proficiency in a language other than English. No verification (testing) is needed for applicants who are proficient in utilization of English as well as their native (first) language. For applicants who would like to verify by exam that they are proficient in a language other then English, the Avant STAMP 4S is available to take remotely through the LCC Testing Center.

Support Courses:

• 1 point each (4 points maximum) for successful completion of co-requisite support courses completed prior to nursing program admission with a grade of C or better.

Tie-Breaking Process:

• Traditional:
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after the above points are applied and cumulative GPA is utilized, the highest submitted composite TEAS score which falls within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest composite TEAS score selected first, etc.).
• LPN (both options):
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after points are applied, the highest submitted composite TEAS score + Kaplan Transitions scores which fall within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest combined score will be selected first, etc.).

For more information contact:

• Bev Ylen, Health Programs Coordinator at bylen@lowercolumbia.edu or at (360) 442-2860

For advising contact:

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

LPN2RN - Campus Based Opt-in Option

Eligibility:

To be eligible for admission consideration, the applicant must have:

• Graduated from a state board of nursing approved PN program
• A current unrestricted license as a practical nurse in Washington or Oregon
• Completion of Required Support Courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above and a minimum of 2.8 cumulative grade point for required support courses
• Achieve a minimum score of 68% correct on the Kaplan Transitions Exam
• Achieve the minimum required scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
  • Reading: 69%
  • Math: 63.3%
  • Science: 45.8%
  • English: 60%

Nursing Success:

Students entering the LPN2RN campus-based program option will be required to complete NURS 209 (Nursing Success) before beginning their first clinical course. Each student will be enrolled in this 2-credit course, which is offered prior to the beginning of each fall, winter, and spring quarter. NURS 209 includes orientation to LCC Nursing Program policies and clinical requirements, provides review of selected nursing skills and care planning, and provides time in the clinical setting with a member of the faculty prior to joining the entry cohort.

Selective Admission:

If there are more qualified applicants than seats available for the application cycle, points will be awarded as follows:

Military Service:

• 1 point is awarded to those who are currently serving in any branch of U.S. military or are veterans of any branch of U.S. military with an honorable discharge.

Residing in LCC Service District:

• 1 point for current LCC students or applicants residing in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties. Consideration will also be given to applicants residing in Rainier, OR, and surrounding areas.

Multilingual:

• 1 point for proficiency in a language other than English. No verification (testing) is needed for applicants who are proficient in utilization of English as well as their native (first) language. For applicants who would like to verify by exam that they are proficient in a language other then English, the Avant STAMP 4S is available to take remotely through the LCC Testing Center.

Support Courses:

• 1 point each (4 points maximum) for successful completion of co-requisite support courses completed prior to nursing program admission with a grade of C or better.

Tie-Breaking Process:

• Traditional:
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after the above points are applied and cumulative GPA is utilized, the highest submitted composite TEAS score which falls within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest composite TEAS score selected first, etc.).
• LPN (both options):
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after points are applied, the highest submitted composite TEAS score + Kaplan Transitions scores which fall within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest combined score will be selected first, etc.).

For more information contact:

• Bev Ylen, Health Programs Coordinator at bylen@lowercolumbia.edu or at (360) 442-2860

For advising contact:

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

LPN2RN - eLearning Option

Eligibility:

To be eligible for admission consideration, the applicant must have:

• Graduated from a state board of nursing approved PN program
• A current unrestricted license as a practical nurse in Washington or Oregon
• Worked a minimum of 1,000 hours as an LPN in the last three years
• Completion of Required Support Courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above and a minimum of 2.8 cumulative grade point for required support courses
• Achieve a minimum score of 68% correct on the Kaplan Transitions Exam
• Achieve the minimum required scores on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
  • Reading: 69%
  • Math: 63.3%
  • Science: 45.8%
  • English: 60%

Selective Admission:

If there are more qualified applicants than seats available for the application cycle, points will be awarded as follows:

Military Service:

• 1 point is awarded to those who are currently serving in any branch of U.S. military or are veterans of any branch of U.S. military with an honorable discharge.

Residing in LCC Service District:

• 1 point for current LCC students or applicants residing in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties. Consideration will also be given to applicants residing in Rainier, OR, and surrounding areas.

Multilingual:

• 1 point for proficiency in a language other than English. No verification (testing) is needed for applicants who are proficient in utilization of English as well as their native (first) language. For applicants who would like to verify by exam that they are proficient in a language other then English, the Avant STAMP 4S is available to take remotely through the LCC Testing Center.

Support Courses:

• 1 point each (4 points maximum) for successful completion of co-requisite support courses completed prior to nursing program admission with a grade of C or better.

Tie-Breaking Process:

• Traditional:
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after the above points are applied and cumulative GPA is utilized, the highest submitted composite TEAS score which falls within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest composite TEAS score selected first, etc.).
• LPN (both options):
  • To select for admission when a tie exists among qualified applicants after points are applied, the highest submitted composite TEAS score + Kaplan Transitions scores which fall within the permissible testing window (i.e., 2 years prior to application closing date) will be utilized (highest combined score will be selected first, etc.).

For more information contact:

• Tamara Norton, eLearning Coordinator at tnorton@lowercolumbia.edu or (360) 442-2873
• Bev Ylen, Health Programs Coordinator at bylen@lowercolumbia.edu or (360) 442-2860

For advising contact:

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