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Highline College Registered Nursing Program

Important Admissions Announcement:

The Highline College nursing program has revised its admission criteria for the RN program to be implemented for the Fall 2023 admissions cycle. More information is available on the admissions website.

  • If you have specific questions about the application process, you can reach out to us via email at nursingapp@highline.edu.
  • If you have specific questions about Nursing and/or the Nursing Program, you can reach out to us via email at nursing@highline.edu.
  • Students who are interested in Nursing but have not yet started or completed admission requirements can connect with the Advising Center for pre-nursing advising.

View the application for the necessary prerequisites.

Mission and Purpose

The Mission/Purpose of the Highline College Nursing Program is to prepare competent novice practitioners who integrate effective communication and critical thinking into providing holistic care for diverse populations. Our graduates will demonstrate respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity, and uphold ethical and legal principles in their practice of nursing.

The program provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that includes study in nursing theory and practice. You will gain practical experience through supervised clinical practice in hospitals, long-term care settings, and community health care agencies.

If you are interested in earning an AA transfer degree in Nursing, visit the Transfer Center for more information.

Accreditation

The Associate Degree – RN nursing program at Highline College is accredited by
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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 Associate Degree – RN nursing program is Continuing Accreditation – with conditions.

The Associate Degree – RN nursing program is also approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Graduates qualify to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Eligibility is contingent on completing a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) program as well as a passing background check. For information on Washington State rules and laws, visit the Department of Health website. Check the criteria used by the Nursing Commission for applicants with disqualifying crimes.

Student Achievement Outcome Data

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX)

2020-21

  • First Time NCLEX Pass Rate for 2020 (DOH Website) – 87.01%
  • Aggregate Completion Rate for 2020-21 (within 150% of allotted time) – 98%
  • Reported Annual Job Placement of Graduates (31% return rate, n=25/81) – 96%

2021-22

  • First Time NCLEX Pass Rate for 2021 (DOH Website) – 82.50%
  • Aggregate Completion Rate for 2021-22 (within 100% of allotted time) – 83%
  • Reported Annual Job Placement of Graduates (31% return rate, n=24/78) – 93%
    • Data Still being collected

2022-23

  • First Time NCLEX Pass Rate for 2022 (DOH Website) – 84.15%
  • Aggregate Completion Rate for 2022-23 (within 100% of allotted time) – 79%
  • Reported Annual Job Placement of Graduates (45% return rate, n=32/71) – 100%
    • Data Still being collected

Info Sessions for Nursing

Associate Degree RN Option

2024 Information
Sessions

The link will be posted here on the day of the session.