Nursing

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Welcome to The SVC RN 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 cumulative 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 cumulative GPA in all required nursing prerequisites
    • Includes Science prerequisites
    • English Composition I (ENGL& 101)
    • HMATH 100 or WMATH100 or higher college level math
        *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 (any state)

Part 2 in the application process is an interview with Nursing Admissions committee.  Qualified applicants will be notified by phone/

All prospective degree seeking students must first apply 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 American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card (Sample)
  • Any other nursing related licenses

All application packets must be received in the Mount Vernon Campus Nursing Office by the deadline date listed below:

 

Intended Start Date

Outside Transfer Credit Evaluation (Request for Program Evaluation Form)

Nursing Application Deadline Date

(Must Be Postmarked By This Date)

Spring Quarter 2012

CLOSED

CLOSED

Fall Quarter 2012 February 13, 2012

April 16, 2012

Winter Quarter 2013 No Entering Class No Entering Class
Spring Quarter 2013 TBA

TBA

  
Application deadline is for students applying for entry into the first quarter RN program only
 
LPN-RN students.  
 
MV RN Nursing Admission Application
Please print out application and mail completed form to address listed on form
 
Transcript Evaluation Request
Please submit this form if you have taken courses elsewhere and would like them evaluated for transfer eligibility to Skagit Valley College.  Please allow 8-10 weeks for processing.
Official transcripts must be on file with the Admissions Office prior to submitting Transcript Evaluation Request Form.
 
Disqualifying Crimes
 

Contact Us

RN Program
Susan LaFave
Mount Vernon Campus
360-416-7933
 
PN Program
Genie Abbott
Oak Harbor Campus
360-679-5323

Entry into the Program

    1. Apply to be a student at Skagit Valley College Admissions Office.
    2. Complete the requirements for the RN program
    3. Apply for admission into the RN Program (Note deadline dates)

Nursing Information Sessions

Mount Vernon Campus

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