Nursing

Nursing - Certificate - Practical Nursing

This program option is designed for students interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and looking for a part-time option that better meets their needs. The prerequisite foundational courses for the PN Certificate are fewer than those for the 2-year RN and LPN-RN options. Students will complete 6 quarters part-time including summer quarter then upon graduation sit for the NCLEX-PN. The graduates of the PN Certificate pathway are eligible to apply to the LPN-RN program option to complete the DTA/MRP Associates Degree after completing 500 hours of employment as an LPN and the remaining prerequisite foundational courses. Students enrolled in the PN pathway will not be allowed to transfer to the 2-year, full-time program option.

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Join us for an online Winter Nursing PN Info Session on February 22, 2023 at 12-1pm. You can register for the Info Session HERE.

Join us for an online Spring Nursing PN Info Session on May 18, 2023 at 12-1pm. You can register for the Info Session HERE.

Join us for an online Summer Nursing PN Info Session on July 13, 2023 at 12-1pm. You can register for the Info Session HERE.

LPNs are in high demand and the BTC Nursing Program has partnered with Whatcom county employers to offer this program option.

Students should be aware that this pathway will take a student three or more years to complete their associate DTA/MRP degree to become an RN. This pathway is intended for students who want to work as an LPN and who part-time education better meets their needs.

Nursing Student Handbook 2022-2023

Note: BTC has not made a determination that the Nursing Program curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State. We encourage students who plan to work out-of-state to check relevant local licensure/certification requirements.

The BTC Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC)
PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504
360.236.4700

www.doh.wa.gov

The Practical Nursing Program at Bellingham Technical College located in Bellingham, WA is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000

www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is Initial Accreditation.

Nursing Video

Employment Information

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are in demand by employers in our region. As the Baby Boomer population ages, the number of healthcare jobs in our community and beyond is rapidly growing. Projected job openings in WA State are expected to grow 12% over the next ten years.

$58,739 starting annual wage²
$61,152 average annual wage²
$72,966 potential annual wage²

Employment and Wage Data Sources and Information

¹Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled at BTC between 2017-18 and 2019-20. Students are included in the employment rate if they left with a credential. Rates are not shown for programs with fewer than 10 students meeting the above criteria.

²Whatcom County and WA State wage data come from Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) 2021 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates and reflect 2018-21 employment. Wage data represent occupations that BTC faculty have identified as the most relevant career paths for program graduates. Note that these wages reflect employees with varying educational levels/credentials. For cases in which multiple occupations have been identified by faculty, a weighted percentile is calculated using each occupation’s percentile wage and employment size estimate. Wages are not shown for programs for which occupations do not meet the ESD’s minimum thresholds for publishing. If the program has wage data from the Washington SBCTC that involves shift work, these ESD wages reflect the same number of hours used in the annual wage calculation. Starting wage = 25th percentile, median wage = 50th percentile, wage potential = 75th percentile.

³Additional employment rates are provided for programs with faculty who maintain their own employment records of students who graduated between 2017-18 and 2019-20 and who were employed within 9 months of graduation. Both overall and in field of study employment rates are included, respectively. For these programs, the format follows: ESD rate / faculty-tracked overall rate / faculty-tracked in-field rate. These additional, faculty-provided rates are particularly important for programs that tend to have graduates employed outside of WA and OR. Note that due to lack of available data, rates may represent fewer than 3 years of graduates.

Estimated Program Costs

Program Tuition/Fees

Program fees address distinct and specified costs such as lab assistants, supplies, materials, equipment, rentals, software licensing, replacement and upgrade, maintenance, and other operational costs.

The Practical Nursing Certificate Program is eligible for financial aid.

Entry Information

When Can I Start?

The application window for the Practical Nursing program opens January 18, 2023. A first sorting of seat offers will happen April 11, 2023 and students who apply before the first sorting will be notified of seat offerings in May 2023. A second sorting of seat offers will happen July 11, 2023 and students who apply before this deadline will be notified of seat offerings in August 2023. If you have questions about applying to any of the programs, please contact your College Navigator or email admissions@btc.edu to schedule an appointment.

How to Apply

The 2023/2024 Nursing Application Portal is now live! Program ready students are encouraged to apply.

All applicants to the BTC Practical Nursing Program must be Program-Ready before they can apply online during the Application Window. Students are Program-Ready once they have completed the following:

Current BTC application on file with Associate in Nursing as the program of intent.
Complete all prerequisite foundational courses with required minimum grades and number of credits. Transcript evaluation process for all courses taken at another institution must be complete. *
Score at the Proficient level or higher in all four areas of the ATI TEAS on one TEAS transcript. Official ATI Transcript required only if not taken at BTC Assessment Center.
Approved Nursing Healthcare Experience Verification form. Applicants must submit completed Nursing Healthcare Experience Verification Form and accompanying documentation for program review and approval. Healthcare Experience Verification form and process is the same for the 2-year RN program and Practical Nursing program. Students who already have Healthcare Experience on file with BTC do not need to submit another form for the Practical Nursing Program.

Students interested in the Practical Nursing program should apply to the college and contact Admissions at 360.752.8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with getting started at BTC. A college application and your score on assessment testing and/or previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence.

BTC is currently accepting applications to the Practical Nursing Program!

The Practical Nursing Program enrolls new cohorts of 10 students fall and spring quarters.

Students who are program-ready may apply using the Practical Nursing Certificate Admission Application at any time. Complete applications will be added to the PN Cert Program-Ready Waitlist in the date/time order in which they are received.

Nursing PN Certificate Checklist

PN Certificate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The BTC Nursing Program is educating our students in-person again. Please be aware that this is not an online program.

Students will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To be considered fully vaccinated, two weeks must have passed since the date of the second dose or first dose for the one-dose vaccine. The program’s clinical partner agencies will not accept any exemption to full COVID-19 vaccination.

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Applicants must score at the "PROFICIENT" level or higher in each of the four areas on one transcript. See the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills handout for more information about this entrance assessment.

Students can take the TEAS through the BTC Assessment Center or remotely through ATI.

Registration Directions for TEAS at ATI

Healthcare Experience

Experience in healthcare may be demonstrated by certification or training in an allied healthcare field within the last five years. Other experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by program staff. DO NOT turn in original certificates or licenses.

Healthcare Experience Verification Form (For DTA/MRP 2-year Program & PN Cert Entry Only)

Healthcare experience must be approved by the program prior to applying.

Early Program Course Requirements

ALL COURSES MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 5 QUARTER CREDITS OR 3 SEMESTER CREDITS

The following courses must be completed with a B (3.0) or higher in each course:

Intro to Statistics (MATH& 146)
Human A & P 1 (BIOL& 241)
Human A & P 2 (BIOL& 242)
Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161)
English Composition I (ENGL& 101)

The following courses must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher in each course:

General Psychology (PSYC& 100)
General Biology with lab (BIOL& 160)

The transcript evaluation process for courses taken at another institution must be complete prior to applying to the program.

Practical Nursing Program Application

Program-ready applicants are invited to apply. Email application and statement of interest to nursing@btc.edu.

PN Cert Application form

Physical Requirements

AFTER admissions acceptance into the program and prior to beginning program classes students must submit proof of all Clinical Placement Requirements.

Clinical Placement Requirement Info Sheet
This program requires a criminal history background check prior to attending the clinic practicum. Criminal History Background Check Information Sheet

What are My Next Steps?

1. Apply to BTC and Financial Aid
2. Assess Your Starting Point
3. Advising & Registration
4. Prepare to Attend

Classes

Total Program Credits: 73

Current Students: Learn how to use this page to register for classes
You are now able to sign up for classes in ctcLink using the class list below. It requires certain steps to work smoothly. Please read and follow the instructions:
Once at the beginning of each session:
- Follow the link below which will open the ctcLink login screen in a new browser tab
- In the new tab login to ctcLink
- Return back to this tab
These steps log you into ctcLink and keep you logged in until you log out manually or close your browser. If you or a public computer it is good security practice to logout and close all browser windows when you are done.
Proceed to ctcLink login in new window
For each class:
- Click on the name of the class below to show future offerings
- Click the 'Find in ctcLink' button below the class you wish to find. (Button will only show if registration is open.)
- A new tab with the ctcLink Class Search tool will open
- Without changing any of the filter options, click the 'Search' button
- Only the specific class you selected will show. If logged in following the steps above, you will be able to register for the class.

Quarter 1
NURS 113 PN Intruduction to Health Concepts 4 CR
This integrated course introduces the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, & nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: comfort, elimination, health, wellness and illness, mobility, tissue integrity, cognition, assessment, clinical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, accountability, legal issues, safety, basic principles of pharmacology, & foundational nursing skills within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program. MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101, and CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 all with a B or higher. PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher. NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Moreland
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PHIL 113 PN Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I 1 CR
Explores values, ethics, & legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program. MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher. CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher. PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher. NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Moreland
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 113 PN Nutrition in Healthcare I 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program. MATH& 143, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher. CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher. PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher. NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher OR Experience verification. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Moreland
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 113 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I 1 CR
Examines some determinants o health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program. MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher. CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher. PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher. NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Moreland
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 2
NURS 114 PN Introduction to Health Concepts - Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Introduction to Health Concepts. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local elder care agencies, assisted living and long-term care facilities.
Prerequisites:
NURS 113, NUTR 113, PSYC 113 and PHIL 113 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 Curran
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 3
NURS 123 PN Health and Illness Concepts 1 5 CR
This course is designed to further develop the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, fluids and electrolytes, inflammation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, thermoregulation, culture and diversity, development, spirituality, assessment (pediatric variations), caring interventions and self-care, clinical decision making, and documentation within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisite:
NURS 114 with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 M 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Port
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 123 PN Nutrition in Healthcare II 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 123 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
NURS 113 and NUTR 113 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Port
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 123 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II 1 CR
Examines some determinants o health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 123 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
NURS 113 and PSYC 113 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Port
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 4
NURS 124 PN Health and Illness Concepts 1 - Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Health and Illness Concepts 1. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community clinical agencies.
Prerequisites:
NURS 123, NUTR 123 and PSYC 123 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 Port
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 5
NURS 133 PN Health and Illness Concepts 2 3 CR
This course is designed to further develop the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, & nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of comfort, immunity, oxygenation, perioperative care, sensory perception, sexuality, addiction, family, stress and coping, teaching and learning, advocacy, ethics, informatics, safety, and care of the family within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General University requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisite:
NURS 124 with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 F 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Port
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 133 PN Nutrition in Healthcare III 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 133 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
NURS 123 and NUTR 123 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Port
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
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PSYC 133 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare III 2 CR
Examines some determinants o health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 133 practical nursing theory course.
Prerequisites:
NURS 123 and PSYC 123 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Port
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Quarter 6
NURS 134 PN Health and Illness Concepts 2 - Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, & groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Health and Illness Concepts 2. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and long-term care facilities.
Prerequisites:
NURS 133, NUTR 133 and PSYC 133 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 Port
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Pre-Program
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics 5 CR
Fundamental concepts and basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics. How to describe data and make reasonable conjectures about the populations from which the samples were taken. Topics include: sample distribution patterns, organization of data, sampling methods and experimental design, probability and simulation of random events, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and basic hypothesis testing. Internet/computer access and graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 MWF 10:10 AM-11:30 AM Ring
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 MWF 10:10 AM-11:30 AM Ring
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BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1 5 CR
This course emphasizes understanding of the normal human, which will serve as a foundation of general understanding as well as a foundation for future study in allied health fields. Lecture, group discussion, literature and internet research, and laboratory exercises are included. Acquisition of basic knowledge, application and integration of concepts is emphasized. BIOL& 241 includes anatomy survey; tissues; and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Prerequisites:
BIOL& 160 and CHEM& 121 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 MW 8:30 AM-10:00 AM Lebitz
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 MW 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Lebitz
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Vandenberg
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 W 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Vandenberg
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BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2 5 CR
This course emphasizes understanding of the normal human, which will serve as a foundation of general understanding as well as a foundation for future study in allied health fields. Lecture, group discussion, literature and internet research, and laboratory exercises are included. Acquisition of basic knowledge, application and integration of concepts is emphasized. BIOL& 242 includes circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite:
BIOL& 241 with a C or higher
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 Olah
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 Th 1:00 PM-4:30 PM Olah
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 Olah
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 F 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Olah
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  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
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CHEM& 121

Introduction to Chemistry

5 CR

Introductory course for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry, the nature of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds, chemical notation, chemistry of solutions, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving in the study of the theory and application of chemistry. Lab work is included.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.

Current & Future Offerings:

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	1:00 PM-3:00 PM	Berger
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	3:00 PM-4:00 PM	Berger
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023			Berger
		Th	1:00 PM-2:00 PM	Berger
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	Th	2:00 PM-4:00 PM	Berger

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CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/Lab I 5 CR
An introductory chemistry course for students in programs requiring one or two quarters of general chemistry. Course covers basic principles of modern chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, ions, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, the periodic table, chemical formulas and equations, and stoichiometry of reactions and solutions. Lab work included.
Prerequisites:
MATH& 141 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher. Recommend completion of CHEM& 121 or one year of high school chemistry.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 TTh 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Berger
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 TTh 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Berger
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ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 CR
A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, AND ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 TTh 1:10 PM-3:20 PM Richards
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 MWF 10:10 AM-11:30 AM Gernand
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PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5 CR
An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher OR RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher, OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Winter 2023
01/04/2023-03/24/2023 MW 12:30 PM-1:50 PM Smith
Spring 2023
04/05/2023-06/23/2023 MW 2:10 PM-3:30 PM Smith
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BIOL& 160

General Biology with Lab

5 CR

This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER ALG/QAS (240) or higher or MATH 098 with a C or higher.

Current & Future Offerings:

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	8:30 AM-10:30 AM	Quesada
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	10:30 AM-11:30 AM	Quesada
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	Th	8:30 AM-9:30 AM	Quesada
				Quesada
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	Th	9:30 AM-11:30 AM	Quesada

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Program Outcomes

The BTC Practical Nursing graduate will:

Demonstrate safe nursing care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Identify culturally competent techniques to promote resilience in self and others.
Utilize therapeutic communication across a variety of settings.
Model integrity through ethical and professional behaviors.
Effectively implement the nursing process.

"Nursing Program Outcomes link to College and National Standards"

MISSION STATEMENT

Bellingham Technical College’s Nursing Program delivers high-quality nursing education to benefit the health of our region.

VISION STATEMENT

The Nursing Program will be a recognized leader in providing innovative, effective, and progressive nursing education. The Program creates options for career success by developing a professional nursing workforce.

PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING

Nursing is both an art and a science; an art requiring creativity and skill, and a science requiring knowledge and the application of evidence-based practice. Nursing provides safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

NURSING PROGRAM VALUES

In accordance with Bellingham Technical College’s values, the nursing program has established the following values:

Student-Centered: Use high-quality instruction to create pathways to reduce barriers and support student learning.
Collaborative: Strengthen student workplace readiness through partnerships and job placement services so students may achieve their education and career goals.
Principled: Cultivate a welcoming and accessible learning environment, which promotes student success through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Responsive: Prioritize continuous quality improvement to keep pace with workforce needs and emerging industry trends.

NCLEX Pass Rate

Year: 2021
Percentage Passed at BTC: 100%
Percentage Passed National: 80%
3-year mean BTC: 100%
3-year mean National: 83%

Program Completion

Year: 2021
Rate completed within 100% of expected program length: 100%
Rate completed within 150% of expected program length: 100%

Job Placement

Year: 2021
Number of graduates: 10
Survey response rate: 100%
Job placement: 90%

Employment Outlook

BTC graduates are highly sought after by employers in our region and beyond. Graduates of BTC find top jobs in a variety of healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, skilled home care, hospice, acute care hospitals, clinics, and schools.

The BTC Nursing Program has partnered with employers in Whatcom County on its PN Certificate pathway to help meet the need for LPNs in our community.

Faculty & Support

Tiffany Port

Degrees and Credentials
BSN, Nursing, Northern Arizona University
MS, Nursing Education, Northern Arizona University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State

Shawnee Moreland

Mary Curran

Mary Curran has experience in providing nursing care in a variety of settings. Mary began her pursuit in the field of nursing at Bellingham Technical College by completing the nursing assistant program in 1991 and practical nursing program in 1993. The solid nursing foundation gained at Bellingham Technical College laid the ground work for her journey in nursing. Working at each level Mary continued her nursing education: Associate's Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Nursing. Mary is dedicated to quality nursing care and education through role modeling.

Degrees and Credentials
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
ATA, Nursing, Skagit Valley College
BS, Nursing, University of Washington
MN, Nursing, University of Washington

Jennifer Tachiyama

Nursing Support Specialist - Advising for all Nursing and Pre-Nursing Master of Education Bachelor of Science – Mathematics I am a dedicated, goal oriented, team player with eight years’ experience teaching and four years teaching Middle School Summer School, three years running an After School Homework Center, and four years as an Accounting Clerk. I have been a Site Team Chair, Mathematics Head Chair, and the Middle School and High School Curriculum Director for Mathematics. I like challenges and finding solutions to them. I thrive on providing excellence in all areas of my job. My undergraduate schooling was completed at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics and was awarded one of four of the University’s top awards, the George S. Benson Citizenship Award for Outstanding Contribution in Academics and Athletics. I have completed my Master of Education Degree and Teaching Certification in Secondary Education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MWF	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Ring
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	MWF	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Ring

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	8:30 AM-10:00 AM	Lebitz
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	10:00 AM-12:00 PM	Lebitz
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023			Vandenberg
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	W	8:30 AM-12:30 PM	Vandenberg

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023			Olah
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	Th	1:00 PM-4:30 PM	Olah
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023			Olah
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	F	8:30 AM-12:30 PM	Olah

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	TTh	1:10 PM-3:20 PM	Richards
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	MWF	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Gernand

Winter 2023
	01/04/2023-03/24/2023	MW	12:30 PM-1:50 PM	Smith
Spring 2023
	04/05/2023-06/23/2023	MW	2:10 PM-3:30 PM	Smith

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Nursing

Nursing - Certificate - Practical Nursing

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Total Program Credits: 73

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Faculty & Support

Tiffany Port

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Shawnee Moreland

Mary Curran

Degrees and Credentials

Jennifer Tachiyama