Nursing - Bellevue Community College

Common Questions for the Nursing Program

Please refer to the Application Guidelines for important detailed
information about the Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) program.

How may I request or where may I get detailed information about the nursing program?
Detailed information about the Nursing Program is available on our website under Application Guidelines. This four page document includes deadline dates, prerequisite information, an overview of the program, group advising dates, selection criteria and a worksheet to help plan prerequisite and general education courses. If you cannot print the guidelines you may request one mailed to you by emailing us at ltseng@bcc.ctc.edu or phoning us at (425) 564-2012.

How do I get advising for the Nursing Program?
The Nursing Program offers group advising sessions every month. For specific dates and times please review the Application Guidelines or call our office at (425) 564-2012. The program and application details are reviewed at these advising sessions. No pre-registration is required.

When and how may I apply to the program?
Generally, applications are available starting in October and are due in January; please see the Application Guidelines for specific dates. Applications may be picked up at the Health Sciences Education & Wellness Institute Office (R130) or mailed to you via phone request at (425) 564-2012) All applications for admission, transcripts, and correspondence should be delivered in person or by mail to the Health Sciences Education & Wellness Institute Office::
     Nursing Admission Application, R130
     Bellevue Community College
     3000 Landerholm Circle SE
     Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.
Any questions about submitted applications should also be addressed to the Health Sciences Education & Wellness Institute Office.

How may I get more direct/indirect patient care experience?
For the purpose of selection direct patient care is defined as someone who provides for Assisted Daily Living (ADLs) (ie bath and vital signs) in a hospital or nursing home. Indirect patient care is defined as someone who draws blood or gives respiratory treatments in a hospital, nursing home or clinic. Examples for direct patient care are Nurse's Aid (CNA) or EMT. Examples of indirect patient care are Phlebotomists, Medical Technicians and RTs. Training for some of these professions such as Nursing Assistant Certified and Phlebotomist may be done through Continuing Education in Nursing at BCC; please see the 'Health & Wellness' options at their website for details at: www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/. Many other community and technical colleges in the area also offer medical programs. For a complete listing see the Center for Information website at: www.cis.ctc.edu/pub/colleges.htm.

Do you offer an LPN or LPN transition program?
No. We do not offer a program for students pursuing education as a LPN or an LPN-RN transition program at this time. Schools in this area offering a LPN program include: Bates Technical College, Green River Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, North Seattle Community College and Renton Technical College.

How may I get my BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing)?
Bellevue Community College (BCC) has an articulation agreement with the UW Bothell campus. The financial impact to you will be lessened by completing 2 years at BCC, being successful on NCLEX and then completing the remaining year at UW Bothell. For more information please see their website at: http://www.uwb.edu/nursing/admissions/applyrnbsn.xhtml