PASCO, Wash.-Columbia Basin College is one of 11 colleges across Washington awarded funding to support programs that train students for high-demand careers.
CBC will receive $73,824 for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program according to a press release on the funding.
The funding was announced by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) on September 28.
“Funds like this support CBC’s mission of student success, learning, and completion,” said Kim Tucker, Director for Nursing Programs. “The core purpose of the LPN to BSN program is to equip Licensed Practical Nurses with a BSN, thus increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in our region.”
CBC has created a comprehensive curriculum and invested in state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that students receive industry-level training, combining theoretical coursework and hands-on training according to the college.
“Many CBC students remain in our community, we know that nurses are a valuable asset to our continued growth in the Tri-Cities,” said Douglas Hughes, Dean for Health Sciences.
