BOMClover Park Technical College nursing
Lakewood, Washington · Public. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 80.73% / 80% · CNEA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing Nursing Department | Tacoma | 80.73% (2025, 109 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree Licensed Practical Nursing Program to Registered Nursing Program (ADN) | Tacoma | 80% (2025, 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 88 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 28 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 2 to 4 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Clover Park Technical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“PN: The Clover Park Technical College Practical/Vocational Nursing Program holds continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington DC 20037.”
cptc.edu
State board approval
“The Clover Park Technical College Practical Nursing and LPN-ADN Programs are approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.”
cptc.edu
NCLEX
“NCLEX pass-rates: PN 3-year average 2023-2025: 86%”
cptc.edu
Clinical placements
“Community stakeholders, employers and clinical partners report high levels of satisfaction with graduates from the CPTC Practical Nurse program when responses are received.”
cptc.edu
Admission
“Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses prior to the quarter they are applying, achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-) or better.”
cptc.edu