The RN nursing program at Centralia College is designed to prepare men and women to give nursing care in a variety of health care settings. Students who complete the RN program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). In addition to preparing a student to compete for employment in the nursing profession, the AAS-T provides science and general education courses appropriate for students planning a future transfer directly into selected Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. A maximum of 24 students are selected each year for the RN program. RN students must apply for admission to the program. Students wishing to enter the RN program must meet all of the prerequisite courses, grade point average requirements, and have Nurse Aide Certification in Washington State.