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Nursing

Are you ready to enter the exciting world of healthcare?

Nursing Program at TCC 

Nursing is an exciting career with a bright economic future. Nurses make up the largest health care profession in the United States. They work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, long term care facilities, and community centers. TCC has been successfully training registered nurses for many years and was recently ranked the third best RN program in Washington state.

At TCC, we offer quality education and produce competent, skilled nurses who excel in all facets of health care services. We are proud of our graduates.

Nursing Admission Process Update

The nursing program has created a new, more holistic admission process. Find out more about the changes here.

Before You Begin Your Nursing Journey

Attend an Information Session

Date: Wednesday November 20, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Bldg. 13, Room 222

Covid-19 Notice

COVID Prospective Student Notice

 Nursing Pathways

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Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)

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Associate Degree in Nursing (DTA/MRP)

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Pre-nursing Transfer Degree (DTA/MRP)

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LPN to RN Bridge Program (DTA/MRP)

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Student Achievement Data

TCC has helped hundreds of nursing students achieve their goals. 

95% Average pass rate for 2024
99% 2023-2024 program completion rate for traditional nursing students
100% 2023-2024 program completion rate for LPN to RN nursing students

Graduate and Employer Satisfaction

Employers are highly satisfied with TCC nursing students. 

100%  of 2023-2024 survey respondents were employed as an RN
83% of 2023-2024 survey respondents feel the program prepared them to be an RN
93% of 2023-2024 employer survey respondents are extremely satisfied to satisfied with the TCC graduate

Our Stories

Any Other Questions?

Send us an email at nursing@tacomacc.edu if you have any questions. We are here to help you through this challenging time and we look forward to providing you with the information you need to become a nursing student at Tacoma Community college.

It's also a good idea to research careers in nursing.

If you aren't sure about nursing, TCC offers other healthcare programs.