NURSING PROGRAM
Practical Nursing (PN) Program
Fall 2025 Application is Open!
The Fall 2025 Practical Nursing Application process is now open! Please read the directions carefully to get started with your application.
The Nursing Program at Edmonds College prepares individuals to become Licensed Practical
Nurses. It has received approval by the Washington State Board of Nursing. Graduates receive a certificate of proficiency in practical nursing.
The program is designed for students who are currently working in healthcare. The students will integrate theory and practice throughout the nursing program. Theory courses will be taught using online and hybrid (online and in class) instruction. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge during laboratory experiences on campus one to two days per week and during clinical experiences caring for patients in long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, and community agencies.
Our new practical nursing (PN) curriculum will be aligned with the LPN Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) pathway and streamlines the required credits for the prerequisites and the PN certificate. This means that students will have a seamless transition to progress to the RN or BSN level. Students will be able to take less credits, save money, and simplify the process of continuing their education.
Please note that the PN program is designed for students who are currently working in healthcare. International students are not eligible to apply.
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*Note: this video contains information for the 2024-2025 school year and does not reflect updates to our minimum cumulative GPA requirements or holistic admissions scoring system that will be implemented for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
Accreditation
The Edmonds College Practical Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the
National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
The Edmonds College Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
The Edmonds College Mission is Teaching-Learning-Community. The college’s core themes
expand on the mission stating: Guided by innovation, equity, inclusion, and a global
perspective we are committed to Academic Excellence, Student Success, and Community
Engagement.
The Edmonds College Practical Nursing Program is committed to excellence and to fulfilling the mission of the college. Our mission is to educate nurses from diverse backgrounds who are caring, technically competent, technologically literate, culturally competent, and who are prepared to practice with commitment and integrity in diverse and changing health care settings.