AAS-T Degree

Program Overview

A.A.S.-T degree, 108 credits (45 prerequisite credits, 63 in major)

• Prepares students to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCEX-RN) and apply for a license as a registered nurse in Washington State.
• Students can begin the Nursing program in fall quarter only; work on prerequisites can begin any quarter. This program has strict application deadlines and admission procedures.
• The Nursing program might be a good fit for you if you enjoy science, like helping people and working as part of a team, and have good communication skills.
• Areas of study include chemistry, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology and a wide array of courses in nursing practice.
• Registered nurses generally work in hospitals, skilled nursing care facilities, community health clinics, physicians’ offices or with agencies to provide in-home healthcare.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) offers an associate of applied science-transfer (AAS-T) degree with a two-year curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses.

The program includes skills lab, nursing theory, clinical practice and general education courses. Special note: The educational environment contains multiple latex products and exposure to potential blood borne pathogens. Current infection control standards are taught in the program. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX) and apply for a license as a registered nurse in Washington State. Seven hours of HIV/AIDS education, which is required for licensure, is integrated into the nursing curriculum.

New students are accepted into the six-quarter program each fall. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from the Program Ready List, after completion of all six prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 2.5 in each class and Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test with an overall Adjusted Individual Total Score at or above 75%. Applications are accepted February 1st through April 15th. NOTE: For more specific information on application requirements, please refer to the Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Information Form and LPN to RN Transition Application Form. You can also contact the Nursing Program Office at 587-4123 or by email at scccadn@sccd.ctc.edu. It is strongly suggested that students complete related instruction support courses prior to entering the program. If not, the course must be completed in the quarter or sequence listed. In addition, a medical terminology course is highly recommended. Applicants MUST complete the six prerequisite classes before being accepted to the Nursing Program Ready List. Highly recommended Anatomy and Physiology I and II sequence to be taken at the same school.

Career Opportunities

Registered nurses may work in hospitals, long-term care, physicians' offices, clinics or in-home health care.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are conducted each quarter so interested students can learn more about the program. Please visit seattlecentral.edu/course/infosessions.php for dates and times.

Program Approval & Accreditations

The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, 310 Israel Rd., Tumwater, WA 98501.

In addition, the program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 61 Broadway, 33rd floor; New York 10006. This type of accreditation indicates that the program has chosen to be evaluated and has been approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

For Further Information:

Associate Degree Nursing Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, 2BE3204
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337