GHC Nursing Programs

This is a competitive admission program. Nursing Program Applications are available from the Nursing and Workforce Education Office. The following are minimum requirements but do not guarantee admission. Each of the admission requirements and prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) prior to consideration for admission. Admission and prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of Spring Quarter to be considered for selection for the following Fall entry. Each of the core nursing and support courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to remain in the program. A failing grade in clinical will result in a C- for the course.

Grays Harbor College offers a six-quarter program (2 academic years) leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Most students take a year of pre/co-requisite courses prior to entry. Students who successfully complete the first 3 quarters and take an additional 1 credit course in personal and vocations relationships will have the option of taking NCLEX-PN examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Upon admission, students must submit documentation of current immunizations, Adult/Child CPR certification, and submit to Criminal History Background checking. Students are responsible for providing their own insurance for illness/injury.

Qualified LPNs who wish to complete the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree for RN licensure must apply for admission to the second year of the program. Admission is on a space available basis. Upon successful completion of the second year, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Clinical rotations are scheduled during the day and evening hours with some night and weekend rotations possible in order to gain specific experiences. Students must provide their own transportation.

The Applied Sciences Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York NY 10006, 1-800-669-1656.

Financial Aid information is available by calling 360-538-4081 or toll-free 1-800-562-4830 extension 4081.
If you have any further questions, call Penny Woodruff at 360-538-4148 or toll-free 1-800-562-4830 ext. 4148.

Health Sciences Faculty Penny Woodruff RN, MS GHC Nursing Director Office: 2109 Hours: by appointment (360) 538-4148 pwoodruf@ghc.edu Corrie Hightower RN, MN Office: 2114 (360) 538-4138 chightow@ghc.edu Carol O'Neal RN, MN Office: 2112 (360) 538-4147 Pager: 537-3558 coneal Marnie Riedle RN, BSN Office: 2111 (360) 538-4075 mriedle@ghc.edu Monica Todd RN, MN Office: 2113 Hours: by appointment (360) 538-4150 Pager: 537-2817 mtodd Jane Wilson RN CNM, ARNP Office: 2110 Hours: by appointment (360) 538-4019 jwilson    Instructional Support Rosine Kohler Office: 108 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (360) 538-4244 rkohler

Dr. Ed Brewster President (360) 538-4000 Laurie Clary Vice President for Instruction (360) 538-4009 Mike Kelly Director of Occupational Education (360) 538-4013 Dr. Arlene Torgerson Vice President for Student Services (360) 538-4066         Send corrections/updates to: rwenke