Licensed Practical Nursing

LPN Program

Photo: Nurse in pink scrubs with stethoscope North Seattle Community College's Practical Nursing Program provides training directed toward immediate employment and future advancement with hospitals, medical offices, clinics, nursing homes and home health care agencies. You will gain skills in caring for the sick, assisting in rehabilitation and preventing illness.

Successful completion of the four-quarter program earns you a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing and qualifies you to take the Washington state exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Students may also opt to earn additional general education credits to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree once they have completed the Practical Nursing Program.

New students are admitted to the Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Fall and Spring quarters. In order to begin the program, please following the admission procedures outlined on the Program Admission page.