Nursing

Welcome to The SVC Nursing Program

Thank you for your interest in the RN Nursing program at Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon Campus.

Admission into the Skagit Valley College RN Nursing Program is based on competitive admissions.

All interested students must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered for admission. Minimum qualifications include:

• 3.0 or higher Science GPA in required Science prerequisites
  • Human A & P I (BIOL& 241)
  • Human A & P II (BIOL& 242)
  • Chemistry (CHEM& 121)
  • Microbiology (BIOL& 260)
• 3.0 or higher GPA in all required nursing prerequisites
  • Includes Science prerequisites
  • English Composition I (ENGL& 101)
  • College level math or higher (WMATH 100)
    *Higher level math is required for those wishing to continue on for BSN or Master's degree.  See specific college for entrance requirements.
  • General Psychology (PSYC& 100)
  • Lifespan Psychology (PSYC& 200)
• CNA License

Interview with Nursing Admissions committee.

All prospective degree seeking students must first make application to Skagit Valley College. This can be done in person at the Admissions office or online at www.skagit.edu. For admissions to the RN Nursing program, a completed nursing admissions application must be submitted to the Nursing Admissions Coordinator by the deadline date. To be accepted, your admissions packet must include the following information:

• Mount Vernon Campus Nursing Program Personal Information & Application Form
• Request for Transcript Evaluation Submitted with Official Transcript(s) if other than SVC Transcripts (If applicable)
• Copy of Current CNA license (If applicable)
• Copy of LPN License (If applicable)
• Copy of CPR Certificate (Professional Healthcare Provider - Adult, Child, and Infant)
• Any other nursing related licenses

All application packets must be received in the Mount Vernon Campus, Admissions/Registration office by the deadline date listed below:

Nursing Information Sessions