
Associate in Nursing, DTA/MRP
Mount Vernon, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
08 Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 317 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
This transfer degree is intended to prepare students for licensure as a registered nurse, as well as for entry into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion degree. Although this associate's degree will be granted to SVC nursing students with a cumulative 3.0 GPA, entry into a BSN program may require a higher GPA for admission. Minimum GPA requirements are established by each receiving institution. Meeting SVC’s minimum GPA requirements does not guarantee admission into a BSN program. Students should contact potential receiving institutions directly regarding their specific GPA requirements.
Note: SVC has not determined that the Nursing curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State. Students who plan to work in locations outside of Washington should check local state licensure and certification requirements.
Transfer
If you are considering a major in Nursing and transferring to…
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- University of Washington
- UW Bothell
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
…the Transfer Program Planning Guide is designed to provide you with recommended courses to complete the Nursing Direct Transfer Major Related Program degree. The Nursing Major Related Program (MRP) helps prepare you to transfer by requiring specific courses in the first two years that can reduce the time it takes to complete the bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, placement into Math and English, and your preferred transfer institution. We encourage you to consult with an Academic Advisor for scheduling options to keep you on the best pathways.
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Curriculum
Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.
First Year
1st Quarter
- NURS 171 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lecture) Credits: (7)
- NURS 172 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (clinical) Credits: (2)
- NURS 173 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lab) Credits: (3)
Total Credits: 12
2nd Quarter
- NURS 181 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (lecture) Credits: (6)
- NURS 182 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (clinical) Credits: (5)
- NURS 183 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (lab) Credits: (1)
Total Credits: 12
3rd Quarter
- NURS 191 - Nursing OB, Pediatrics, M/S-Skls Prac (lecture) Credits: (3)
- NURS 192 - Nursing OB, Pediatrics, M/S-Skls Prac (clinical) Credits: (4)
- SOC 191 - Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare Credits: (5)
Total Credits: 12
Second Year
4th Quarter
- NURS 271 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (lecture) Credits: (5)
- NURS 272 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (clinical) Credits: (5)
- NURS 273 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (lab) Credits: (2)
Total Credits: 12
5th Quarter
- NURS 281 - Nursing Complex M/S & Geriatric Patient (lecture) Credits: (5)
- NURS 282 - Nursing Complex M/S & Geriatric Patient (clinical) Credits: (5)
Total Credits: 10
6th Quarter
- NURS 291 - Entry Nursing Practice/Practicum (lecture) Credits: (3)
- NURS 292 - Entry Nursing Practice/Practicum (clinical) Credits: (4)
- PHIL 291 - Ethics and Policy in Healthcare Credits: (5)
Total Credits: 12
Program Outcome
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 135 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to graduate from SVC with an Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP degree. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC. Credits must satisfy the course requirements listed below.
- An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.
- An asterisk (*) indicates a lab or skill/studio course.
Communication Skills (10 cr.)
Five credits in English composition are required. The remaining five credits may be used for an additional composition course designated writing course or basic speaking skills course (e.g. speech, rhetoric, or debate). Select the five additional credits from the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA Communication Skills list (also listed below). May be individualized based on the baccalaureate college of choice.
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
- ENGL& 102 - Composition II (5) Strongly recommended; required for some bachelor’s degrees.
or one of the following:
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking (5)
- CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication: D (1-5)
- ENGL 103 - Advanced Composition (5)
- ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing (5)
Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)
- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats (5)
Integrative Learning Experience
Two Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) are required. One ILE must be a Learning Community. The second ILE may be another Learning Community or an Integrative Experience.
- A Learning Community (LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas of inquiry (e.g. sociology and literature, physics and math, etc.) Learning Communities are indicated in the course schedule.
- Integrative Experiences (IEs) are typically seminar courses in which students use an interdisciplinary approach for a specific topic or current issue (e.g. Ethics in Science). Integrative Experience seminars are indicated in the course schedule.
This requirement is satisfied by taking:
- SOC 191 - Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare (5)
and NURS 191 - Nursing OB, Pediatrics, M/S-Skls Prac (lecture) (3)
then
- PHIL 291 - Ethics and Policy in Healthcare (5)
and NURS 291 - Entry Nursing Practice/Practicum (lecture) (1)
Diversity Requirement
At least one Diversity Intensive course is required. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counsellor to identify courses that fulfil this requirement.
This requirement is satisfied by taking:
- NURS 171 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lecture) (7)
- NURS 172 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (clinical) (2)
- NURS 173 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lab) (3)
Distribution Requirements (60 cr.)
Curriculum requirements provide students with an understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences other than their own is encouraged (required by WSU). This may include minority, non-Western ethnic, or other “area” studies. Select credits from three areas of study: Natural Science, Social Science and Humanities. Eligible courses for each distribution area are listed in the Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement Distribution Lists. These courses may also satisfy Integrative Learning Experience requirements. A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement.
Humanities (15 cr.)
- PHIL 291 - Ethics and Policy in Healthcare (5) (required)
- Select 10 credits in courses from at least two disciplines, with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. No more than 5 credits may be applied in world languages at the 100 level. No more than 5 credits may be applied in performance/skill studio courses.
Natural Sciences (30 cr.)
- BIOL& 160 - General Biology w/Lab (5) *
- BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5) *
- BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5) *
- BIOL& 260 - Microbiology (5) *
- CHEM& 121 - Intro to Chemistry (5) *
- NUTR& 101 - Nutrition (5)
Note: Science courses must have been completed within the last 10 years as of application due date.
Social Sciences (15 cr.)
- PSYC& 100 - General Psychology (5)
- PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology (5)
- SOC 191 - Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare (5)
Nursing Core (60 cr.)
- NURS 171 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lecture) (7)
- NURS 172 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (clinical) (2)
- NURS 173 - Nursing Fundamentals-Skills & Pract:D (lab) (3)
- NURS 181 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (lecture) (6)
- NURS 182 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (clinical) (5)
- NURS 183 - Nursing M/S Patient-Practicum (lab) (1)
- NURS 191 - Nursing OB, Pediatrics, M/S-Skls Prac (lecture) (3)
- NURS 192 - Nursing OB, Pediatrics, M/S-Skls Prac (clinical) (4)
- concurrent enrollment in SOC 191 (5) required - NURS 271 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (lecture) (5)
- NURS 272 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (clinical) (5)
- NURS 273 - Nursing Advanced OB, Ped, M/S-Skls Prac (lab) (2)
- NURS 281 - Nursing Complex M/S & Geriatric Patient (lecture) (6)
- NURS 282 - Nursing Complex M/S & Geriatric Patient(clinical) (6)
- NURS 291 - Entry Nursing Practice/Practicum (lecture) (1)
- NURS 292 - Entry Nursing Practice/Practicum (clinical) (4)
- concurrent enrollment in PHIL 291 (5) required
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Acute Care Nurse
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