BOMBellingham Technical College nursing
Bellingham, Washington · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 96% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing Part-time Evening Practical Nursing Program | Bellingham | 100% (2025, 14 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree Licensed Practical Nursing Program to Registered Nursing Program (ADN) | Bellingham | Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Bellingham | 96% (2025, 75 first-time takers) Board source |
The Washington board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 60 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 27 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 18 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Bellingham Technical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program at Bellingham Technical College located in Bellingham, WA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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Simulation
“These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs, and off-campus clinical experiences at local elder care agencies, assisted living and long-term care facilities.”
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Clinical placements
“AFTER admissions acceptance into the program and prior to beginning program classes, students must submit proof of all Clinical Placement Requirements.”
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Admission
“If you plan to transfer credits from another institution, they must be submitted and evaluated at least 6-8 weeks before the application deadline.”
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