Start Your Nursing Career:

In today’s dynamic health care environment, skilled professionals in the field of nursing are in high demand: 97 percent of nursing students at Bellingham Technical College are employed within nine months of graduation.

Begin your dream for a nursing career with BTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program:

• Associate Degree in Nursing DTA/MRP
• Nursing LPN to RN DTA/MRP

BTC’s nursing program teaches both specialized knowledge and skills, while preparing students to meet the demands of today’s complex and technical health care industry. Graduates work in settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, surgery centers, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, public health offices, clinics, and schools.

The average annual wage in this field is $73,965, with an earning potential of about $88,109 per year.

With an associate’s degree in nursing, you’ll be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN (the state exam required for licensure as a nurse), which will qualify you to apply for Registered Nurse (RN) positions.

BTC nursing program graduates interested in advancing their educations and transferring into Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs can take advantage of our agreements with various universities including University of Washington Bothell, Washington State University, Western Washington University, and Western Governors University.

Why wait any longer? We're ready to help you to get started, get prepared, and get ahead in the nursing career you’ve always wanted. Complete the form today to learn more!