East Central College (ECC) and the School District of Washington (SDOW) have entered into an agreement to transfer the Washington School of Practical Nursing to ECC. In full transparency,  ECC is in the process of pursuing a change of sponsorship through the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). As a result, ECC will assume fiscal responsibility for the program and become the sole grantor of the certificate beginning August 1, 2026.

With this transition, ECC remains deeply committed to preserving the integrity of the program and adherence to all current and ongoing accreditation standards. The program will continue to serve our Washington service region and will remain housed at Four Rivers Career Center. Our shared priority throughout this process is to ensure a seamless transition and avoid any disruption to the program or its planned start dates.

More information can be found on the ECC LPN Webpage.

Washington School of Practical Nursing Class of 2025