Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Major Related Program (MRP) at Shoreline.
Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
An alternate pathway is an Associate Degree in Nursing at a community college, including Shoreline CC. Such programs require very similar nursing specific pre-requisite courses, but do not require the full AA-DTA degree.
Both pathways lead to eligibility for the national exam (NCLEX) and earn the Registered Nursing license.
About the AA-DTA MRP in Pre-Nursing
This 90 credit transfer degree is part of the Washington State Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program and is intended as preparation for a major in nursing at a Baccalaureate College/University. Nursing is also an excellent major for graduate studies in Nursing, Physician Assistant, and some Health Science programs. Students are encouraged to check exact pre-requisites and application procedures for each nursing program. These programs are highly competitive and cannot admit all qualified applicants. The AA-DTA requires 90 quarter credits in college-level courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Each individual course must have a minimum grade of 1.0. The Pre-Nursing MRP also requires specific courses to take within the degree to help students prepare for entrance into baccalaureate majors in Nursing.
What do I need to take?
Below is a summary of the categories and specific courses required for the AA-DTA Pre-Nursing MRP. See below for available courses in the Multicultural Understanding and Humanities categories.
General Education Courses - 20 Credits
Courses used to meet General Education requirements cannot also be used to meet distribution requirements.
Communication (10 Credits)
Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level.
Recommended: CMST& 101 ; Art, Drama or Music Appreciation; World language may be required for university admission.
Pre-Nursing/Natural Sciences (35 Credits)
CHEM& 121 is a prerequisite for BIOL& 211 and BIOL& 211 is a pre-requisite for other BIOL& courses.
Electives - Minimum 5 Credits
A maximum of 5 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education.
Courses and experiences contributing to an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity are considered important by all programs.
Recommended: COL 101 College and Career Success - Applies as 3-credit Restricted Elective.
What does your chosen four-year school require?
When choosing classes, learn about the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Check whether the school has an overall minimum GPA, a higher GPA in selected sets of courses, or specific minimum grades in one or more courses. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.) Relevant health care experience as a volunteer or through work is important and many schools have a minimum requirement. Below are notes about admissions and graduation requirements from selected Washington schools offering a B.S. in Nursing. Many schools application dates are in December, January or February (for a Fall qtr start), but dates and procedures vary by school. Most schools allow for a few courses to be in progress at the time of application. Read the web sites carefully for this and other information.
Washington State University
Requirements/Notes: This is available in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Vancouver, and Yakima. Admission happens twice a year for fall and spring semesters.
Northwest University
Requirements/Notes: Courses required: In addition to the core nursing requirements, Northwest requires ANTH& 206 . NW University also requires 2 credits in Genetics and Old and New Testament courses which can be taken the summer prior to beginning the nursing program. Application is through Nursing CAS.
Pacific Lutheran University
Requirements/Notes: PLU’s Nursing program starts in the second/sophomore year. An AA degree is not required. Prerequisite courses are:
Seattle Pacific University
Requirements/Notes: Nursing prerequisite course GPA must be 3.5 or higher.
University of Washington
Requirements/Notes: UW Nursing requires one additional course from this list. Students transferring to the UW must also meet high school core admission requirements.
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