Image of a female nursing student adjusting a bag valve mask on a nursing sim Are you ready to enter the exciting world of healthcare? 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. 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. three TCC nursing students smiling More Info Nursing Program at TCC
Nursing Pathways
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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Before You Begin Your Nursing Journey
We are offering live nursing information sessions via Zoom and in person. Or if you would prefer you can click ‘Get Started’ below and watch a recorded session. We have also established a Zoom lobby where you can come talk directly to TCC Nursing program staff and get answers to your specific questions. The link to the Zoom lobby is at the very bottom of this page.
Info Sessions are scheduled for the following dates/times:
Date | Time | Location |
Oct. 26, 2022 | 9 am - 10:30 am | In person: Building 13, room 222 |
Nov. 22, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 5 pm | In person: Building 13, room 222 |
Dec. 16, 2022 | 5 pm - 6:30 pm | In person: Building 13, room 222 |
GET STARTED!
Nursing Information Session - Narrative (docx)
Please review the information in the Nursing Program Packets on this web page for continued updates. You can also email any questions you have to , so that we can address these immediately. 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 accredited healthcare programs.
Student Achievement Data
TCC has helped hundreds of nursing students achieve their goals.
96% NCLEX pass rate for 2021
95% 2020-21 program completion rate for generic nursing students
100% 2020-21 program completion rate for LPN to RN nursing students
Graduate and Employer Satisfaction
Employers are highly satisfied with TCC nursing students.
91% of 2019-20 survey respondents were employed as an RN
88% of 2020-21 survey respondents feel the program prepared them to be an RN.
85% of 2019-20 employer survey respondents are extremely satisfied to satisfied with the TCC graduate
Do you have a question for us?
We are available to help you online via Zoom.
Here you can talk to a staff member
directly to get answers to your specific questions.
Please come join us! We are happy to help you!
Health, Business and Professional Services (HBPS) Zoom Lobby Information
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Zoom Meeting Link: //zoom.us/j/99980134503
Phone number to call in: 1-253-215-8782 and follow the prompts
Zoom Meeting ID: 999 8013 4503
You can also contact our department anytime and leave a voicemail at 253-566-5113. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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The Nursing Department offers a number of affordable, quality ways to get you into the Health Care field.
Registered Nurse (RN) Associate Degree
Columbus State's Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (A.D.N.) prepares our graduates to provide direct care to clients with common health problems in a variety of settings. After successful completion of the five-semester program, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Registered Nurse (RN) Associate Degree
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate
The Practical Nurse Program is a part-time evening and weekend program designed to prepare graduates to provide health care to clients of various ages in a variety of health care settings. The part-time program is designed as a career path for entry-level patient care providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate