South Puget Sound Community College nursing
Olympia, Washington · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 93.55% / 100% · CNEA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree School of Nursing | Olympia | 93.55% (2025, 31 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing PN (NCLEX-PN table row; no stand-alone PN program on the approved list) | 100% (2025, 4 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 | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CNEA | Associate Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2021 to June 30, 2027 | Fall 2026 |
From South Puget Sound Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The South Puget Sound Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20032, 202-909-2526.”
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State board approval
“South Puget Sound Community College's Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).”
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NCLEX
“Our students who completed the 2025 NCLEX testing required to become a Registered Nurse had a 93.55% pass rate, above the national average of 86.1%.”
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Simulation
“SPSCC Simulation Center provides an experiential learning environment where students grow their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, while utilizing clinical reasoning, technology, and evidence-based practice.”
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Clinical placements
“Immunization requirements may change based upon clinical site requirements.”
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Admission
“The Nursing Program Admissions page lists all prerequisite courses and grade requirements.”
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