A career in nursing offers diverse opportunities, ranging from direct patient care to specialized roles and advanced practice care. Nurses work in various settings making it a flexible and rewarding profession for those who love science and caring for others.
The Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP degree at SCC prepares students to apply for bachelor’s-level nursing programs across the State of Washington and can also lead to program admission into related fields such as Dental Hygiene and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology. The Pre-Nursing degree includes prerequisite courses and general education requirements for transfer and does not directly prepare students for RN for licensure in the state of Washington.
Students who wish to earn their Registered Nurse (RN) license after completing an associate degree at SCC should inquire about the Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP which meets full ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accreditation and RN licensure requirements in the state of Washington.
The Pre-Nursing degree is best suited for students who:
- Want to take prerequisite and general education courses for associate and/or bachelor’s-level nursing programs across the state of Washington
- Want to transfer to related healthcare programs such as dental hygiene, or nutrition & exercise physiology, etc.
Students seeking the Pre-Nursing degree are advised to contact their transfer institution, where they intend to earn their bachelor’s degree, as early as possible to learn about specific admission requirements, and application deadlines. All students should also seek advising from SCC academic counselors to ensure that they stay on track to meet the degree requirements and plan for a successful transfer. Admission to nursing programs is highly competitive, and completion of the Pre-Nursing degree is required prior to admission.