Nursing Education, AA-DTA

Graduates who complete the Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP degree are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. Passing the NCLEX-RN exam and completion of this transfer degree provide the general education and nursing courses for direct transfer with only one additional year of study to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at four-year institutions in Washington state. While the agreements with baccalaureate institutions assure the transfer of credit, the admission to a particular university program is not assured. Each institution has separate admission criteria which can be based on grades and other considerations.

Degree Outcomes:

• Integrate research/nursing science, current standards of practice, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to formulate sound nursing judgments.
• Plan and provide safe, holistic nursing care that is individualized to address patients’ diverse preferences, values and needs, and respects their capacity as a full partner with shared decision making.
• Effectively use interpersonal communication and management/leadership principles when collaborating with health care team members to promote optimal health outcomes and minimize risk of harm.
• Use technology to manage and communicate information, enhance patient safety, and support decision-making within professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Continuously improve the quality, value, and safety of patient care and health care systems by using data and improvement methods to implement and evaluate changes.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors that are consistent with moral/ethical and legal principles, that adhere to regulatory guidelines and standard-based care, and which promote the profession of nursing.

Other Information: Students may prepare for admission to Nursing Core Courses by meeting the minimum requirements as outlined in the most recent Nursing Admission Guide posted online on the Nursing Program homepage at http://www.wwcc.edu/nursing. Students are responsible for submitting high school and/or college transcripts to WWCC’s Office of Admissions along with a Transcript Evaluation Request form. GPA requirements: 2.0 for all college level classes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete as many of the Nursing Degree Requirement classes as possible prior to the application deadline. These courses provide points towards an applicant’s rating score for the competitive admission process. All applicants are required to complete the Test of Essential Skills (TEAS) test prior to application and must meet the nursing assistant state testing or certification requirements prior to admission; please plan accordingly. For a full description of application and admission requirements, please see the Nursing Admission Guide at http://www.wwcc.edu/nursing.