{"id":16448,"date":"2025-09-30T07:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/?page_id=16448"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:42:10","slug":"f-1nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/programs\/f-1nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Sequence as an F-1 International Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Information provided on this page has been compiled by our office to guide F-1 international students interested in the Nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students should verify all information with the Nursing program<\/strong> for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance. Program details, requirements & timelines subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current students should work closely with their International Advisor<\/a> in regard to their academic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Overview – In Depth Details Further Below<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Step<\/th>Acceptance & Terms<\/th>Program Email<\/th>Estimated Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Step 1.<\/strong> Apply through International Education for the Associate of Arts and Science, Pre-Nursing focus<\/td>Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer<\/strong><\/td>ie@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1-2 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 1.1. Begin all Pre-Requisite and Placement Coursework<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 1.2. Apply for the Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) (CNA)<\/td>This is a selective admission program for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer<\/strong>, admission is not guaranteed. Details below.<\/td>nac@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Term (3 months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 1.3. Complete all required Pre-Nursing classes and the Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.<\/strong> Apply for the Nursing, AAS-T (ADN)<\/td>This is a selective admission program for Full Time Fall and Winter<\/strong>, admission is not guaranteed. Details below.<\/td>bellevueadn@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>2 Year Cohort Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.1. Complete the Nursing, AAS-T (ADN)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.2. Take and Pass NCLEX Exam<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.3. (Optional) OPT Opportunity<\/td>Not guaranteed – work with your international advisor to apply.<\/td>ie@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year (Max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3.<\/strong> (Optional) Apply for the Nursing, RN to BSN, BS<\/td>This is a selective admission program for Summer and Fall<\/strong>, admission is not guaranteed. Details below.<\/td>rnbsn@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year Cohort Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3.1. (Optional) Complete the Nursing, RN to BSN, BS<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3.2. (Optional) OPT Opportunity<\/td>Not guaranteed – work with your international advisor to apply.<\/td>ie@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year (Max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

1. Apply for the Arts and Science \u2013 Transfer Associate (Pre-Nursing) – 1-2 Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get started, apply through the International Student Portal<\/a><\/strong> by the application deadlines<\/strong><\/a>. We accept students 4-times a year. Once admitted, you\u2019ll begin your nursing education by completing the required pre-nursing courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Required Pre-Nursing Classes <\/a><\/strong>(Sept. 25′)<\/a>: A prerequisite class is a course you must complete before you can take a more advanced class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n