Bates Technical College nursing

Tacoma, Washington · Public. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 96.43% · CNEA accredited.

LPN/LVNPractical nursing NCLEX 96.43%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	First-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursing PN Program	Tacoma	96.43% (2025, 56 first-time takers) Board source

The Washington board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing completions at Bates Technical College by year, IPEDS. Down 15% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Associate's degree	78
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902	Certificate under 12 weeks	22
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902	Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year	5
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Certificate of 1 to 2 years	4

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
CNEA	Practical/Vocational Nursing Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2025 to October 31, 2035	Spring 2035