Whidbey Island Campus Nursing Department

Thank you for your interest in the programs offered by the Nursing Department, Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Island Campus (WIC). Certificate in Practical Nursing:
The Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Island Campus Practical Nursing Program is State approved and four quarters in length for the full-time program and seven quarters in length for the part-time program. Graduates of this program receive a Certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination for Practical Nursing. A program interest list is maintained for this program.

LPN to RN (Second Year Associates Degree in Registered Nursing):
The Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Island Campus LPN to RN Program is the second year of the Associate Degree in Registered Nursing.  The program is a state approved six quarters in length, part-time program.  Graduates of this program receive an Associates Degree in Registered Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing.  A program wait list is maintained for this program.

Nursing Assistant and Aids Education, NURS 100:
Nursing 100 is a state-approved course that includes 35 classroom hours and 50 clinical hours of Nursing Assistant instruction and training. Upon successful completion of this course students receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination for Nursing Assistants.

For more information about the Practical Nursing Programs available at the Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Island Campus, contact the Nursing Department at (360) 675-6656 ext. 5323, or send an email message to Genie Abbott at: genie.abbott@skagit.edu