Whatcom Community College nursing

Bellingham, Washington · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 92.5% · ACEN accredited.

Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 92.5%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	First-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree Nursing Program	Bellingham	92.5% (2025, 40 first-time takers) Board source

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

Nursing completions at Whatcom Community College by year, IPEDS. Down 5% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Associate's degree	37
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902	Certificate under 12 weeks	31
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902	Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year	23

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
ACEN	Associate Accredited	Fall 2030