BBCC Nursing Program
Program Description
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The Nursing program provides an environment in which students are encouraged to develop a systematic approach to problem solving and acquire the knowledge and skill to meet the health needs of the individual, the family and the community during health and/or illness. The programs offer a multi-dimensional series of experiences. Using the classroom, skills laboratory, clinical sites and simulation, students gain a wide vari.ety of experiences to prepare them for the healthcare work environment |
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Career Ladder Program
BBCC ulitilizes a "ladder" concept of nursing education, which provides students with an opportunity to seek gainful employment at three levels.
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Nursing Assistant Program (NAC)
Successful completion of the one-quarter program prepares students to take the Washington State Certification Examination. Successful completion of the examination is required to be a Nursing Assistant – Certified (NAC). This program is approved by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Aging and Disability Services Administration and the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Certified Nursing Assistants work in community, long-term, and acute care settings. NAC certification is a requirement for application into the Level I Associate Degree Program.
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Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
Successful completion of the three quarter Level I Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program with the PN summer quarter option prepares the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Successful completion of the exam and subsequent licensure allows the student to enter the workforce as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. Students wishing to receive a Certificate of Achievement from BBCC must also meet the computational skills and oral communications requirements as outlined in the BBCC catalog. |
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Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
Successful completion of the ADN program prepares the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Successful completion of the exam and subsequent licensure allows the student to enter the workforce as a Registered Nurse. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Quality Assurance Commission and the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. In 2005, the program also received National League for Nurses Accreditation. |
Individuals interested in becoming a Nurse in the State of Washington may visit www.WACenterforNursing.org for additional information.