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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program
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Prerequisites    (Information updated December 2008)

  • Current NAC License with the State of Washington.
  • Passing scores on the COMPASS or ESL/COMPASS exam are required for enrollment into the LPN program pre-requisite courses.
  • A student does not have to take an assessment test if he or she has submitted an official transcript to SSCC listing college-level English 101 and Math 102 with grades of 2.0 or higher. (Read about transferring credits and transcript evaluation.)
  • For information about the testing schedule, see the Schedule of Tests. To schedule a test date call (206) 764-5349.

Complete the Following Academic Nursing Pre-requisite Requirements

  • The minimum acceptable grade for any Pre-requisite Course is 2.0
  • There is currently no time limit on the nursing pre-requisite classes.
  • Students may enroll and take these courses at South (see Steps to Enroll)
       ~ ~ OR ~ ~
  • Provide proof of completion by submitting an official college transcript by the application deadline. (Read transferring credits and transcript evaluation.)
  • Please call the College Transfer/Preparatory Academics department (206) 768-6600 with any questions about these courses.
  • See the current class schedule.
  • The minimum cumulative GPA to be awarded the in Certificate in Practical Nursing is 2.0

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All Courses listed below are required for LPN Entry

ALL courses must be completed before starting the LPN program. Please note that a NAC certification is also required.
Many other math classes will satisfy the MAT 107 requirement, including MAT 102: College Algebra and MAT 109: Statistics. If you are not sure if a math class you have taken will satisfy the math requirement, please contact the Transcript department at 206-764-5829.

Adjunct English as a Second Language courses are available for many of the pre-requisites. Contact the ESL Transition Services Coordinator at 206-768-6747 for information.

Course Title Credits

MATH& 107

Math In Society

5 credits

BIOL& 241

Human Anatomy & Physiology

5 credits

BIOL& 242

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

5 credits

BIOL& 260

Microbiology

5 credits

PSYC& 200

Developmental Psychology

5 credits

ENGL& 101

English Composition

5 credits

Questions? Please call 206-768-6889.

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