South Puget Sound Community College nursing

Olympia, Washington · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 93.55% / 100% · CNEA accredited.

Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 93.55%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree
School of Nursing
Olympia93.55% (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 levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree33

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEAAssociate 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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