Program Overview

Whether you're an interested student or a healthcare professional looking to take that next step, Central's Associate Nursing Program (ADN–DTA/MRP) can prepare you for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Here's how to get started with the program at any of the three Seattle College Campuses:

Steps to Apply:

1. Enroll as a student at Seattle Central College. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet eligibility requirements.
2. Apply for admission to the Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP program. Applications for fall quarter are in April, and for winter quarter, admissions are due in August. 
   • You must meet all entrance requirements for your application to be considered.
   • These cam be found in the Associate Degree Nursing Program Information Packet (pdf)
3. Choose your campus of preference. This program runs through Seattle Central College and offers classes only at its co-locations. Students can choose to attend the Health Education Center in Beacon Hill, North Seattle College, or South Seattle College.
4. Once accepted into the program, you will be notified of the next steps.

The mission and purpose of the nursing program is to provide quality education of students from a variety of backgrounds and circumstance. The program is founded on the faculty’s belief that graduates of the nursing program are well-prepared generalists, ready for entry-level practice as Registered Nurses in Washington State’s diverse healthcare environments. As an open-access institution, Seattle Central College supports each student's success in both life and career, while fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

Every day is different and exciting as a nurse, and you'll work at the forefront of patient care. As a registered nurse, you may pursue careers in a variety of settings, including:

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Instructors go above and beyond to make sure we become amazing nurses.

The nursing program is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Board of Nursing      
111 Israel Road SE      
Olympia, WA 98504

The nursing program is located in Seattle Washington is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing      
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400      
Atlanta, GA 30326      
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the nursing program: Associate degree program is under continuing accreditation with conditions for Good Cause for two years with a follow up report with a site visit in Fall 2025.

The board identified these areas:

Evidence of Non-Compliance: Standard 6 outcomes, Criterion 6.1      
There is a lack of evidence that assessment data are consistently analyzed and used in program decision-making for the maintenance and improvement of students’ attainment of the end-of-program student learning outcomes.

Areas Needing Development:

Standard 6 Outcome, Criterion 6.3      
Review and revise the program completion outcome statement(s) to be congruent with the ACEN definition of program completion by including the first nursing course and on-time completion.

Standard 6 Outcomes, Criterion 6.4      
Review and revise the job placement outcome statement to be congruent with the ACEN definition of job placement by including ELA with appropriate timeframe and in a role for which they were prepared.

Seattle Central College's Nursing program is intended to meet the educational requirements for licensing/certification in the State of Washington only, nonetheless, it meets the educational requirements for lprofessional RN licensure in all 50 states and the following jurisdictions: 

• District of Columbia
• Guam
• Northern Marietta Islands
• US Virgin Islands

Additional information about licensure/certification concerns can be found on the NC-SARA webpage. Please contact eLearning with any questions: eLearning@seattlecolleges.edu

• Have a valid and active Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C). You can complete our NA-C program to qualify for the state certification.
• Complete the Test of Esential Academic Skills (TEAS) and achieve an overall Adjusted Individual Total Score of 75% or higher.
• It is highly recommended to attend a nursing information session before applying.
• Have your transcripts evaluated before applying if you have taken classes outside of Seattle Central College.
  • Transcripts must be submitted along wiht an Incoming Transcript Evaluation Request Form to Seattle Central's Registration Office.
  • Verification of completed transcript evaluation must be uploaded with the application.