Registered Nursing AAS Degree options (full-time)
LPN License Holders
The Nursing (NURS) program at Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers a Registered Nursing,
AAS degree for nurses who have graduated from a PN program and have a current Washington
State unencumbered LPN license. The LPN to RN focuses on the second year of Registered
Nursing courses. Students complete the same RN program prerequisites and related education
courses required for the ADN DTA/MRP Nursing degree. The program was designed to create
a pathway for PN graduates to move into high-wage, high-demand career opportunities
in healthcare. Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing and are
eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nursing. This
is 3 to 4 quarters, full-time. *If seats are available, students may choose to take
SOC 191 and receive the ADN DTA/MPR Nursing degree.
Advanced Placement
SVC offers a Registered Nursing, AAS degree for students who have previously taken
RN courses at another institution and would like to complete their RN course work
at SVC. Students complete the same RN program prerequisites and related education
courses required for the ADN DTA/MRP Nursing degree. In addition, students applying
for advanced entry must submit a letter of recommendation from the director, chair
or last nursing instructor as well as Syllabi and Course Catalog information for previous
RN courses taken. Decision for advanced placement is the responsibility of the Dean
of Nursing and Allied Health. Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Registered
Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for
Registered Nursing. This is full-time and number of quarters depends on placement.
*If seats are available, students may choose to take SOC 191 and receive the ADN DTA/MPR
Nursing degree.
Sample Career Options
Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students
the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended
to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admission to Skagit
Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Management (BASM) degree or SVC’s Environmental Conservation, BAS (BAS-EC) and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested
in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work
closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
