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Nursing Costs

Approximate costs for the Nursing Program at TCC

Tuition and Fees

One students are accepted into the DTA/MRP program they will incur costs for tuition, fees, certification exams and other expenses. Please see the tuition webpage for current tuition rates. (Tuition costs are subject to change. Check with Enrollment Services for pricing for more or less than a full academic load (12 credits) and most current tuition costs.)

You may be eligible for Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Workforce Education funding.

Nursing program courses are consistently fully enrolled, do not have "space available" and cannot allow for tuition waivers per RCW 28B.15.558. Any request for tuition waiver in this program will be denied.

Approximate Miscellaneous Costs

Item Cost
Background check and health record tracking $85
Course fees (varies by quarter) $280-430
Books $1,660 (LPN to RN Bridge $1,205)
TCC patch $3.80
Name tag holder $5
CPR card $20-$60
Immunizations $350
Watch with second hand Variable
Uniform Variable
Laptop $200-800
Shoes Variable
Stethoscope Variable
Health Insurance Variable

Graduation and Registered Nurse Licensing Fees

Item Cost
WA State Licensing fee $88
NCLEX Exam $200
Graduation regalia (optional) $37