Nursing DTA/MRP Curriculum

DTA/MRP (Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program)

Nursing Admission Process Update

The nursing program has created a new, more holistic admission process. Find out more about the changes here.

About

The Associate in Nursing Degree (DTA/MRP) is a three-year program designed for students who complete their prerequisites and nursing training at the community college level. If they choose, they may then transfer to a University to complete the last 45 credits to earn a Bachelors in Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon completion of the DTA/MRP, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nursing.

Note: TCC offers a Pre-Nursing transfer degree, which is different from the DTA/MRP degree. Learn more about the Associate of Pre-Nursing transfer degree option.

DTA/MRP Schedule Options

General Degree Option

Associate of Nursing Degree (DTA/MRP)

This is a good option for those students who work less than 20 hours per week. Entry into the full-time program occurs in fall, winter and spring quarters. The full-time degree takes three years to complete, and students may complete one more full-time year at a four-year college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

LPN to RN (Advanced Standing) Option

Associate of Nursing Degree (DTA/MRP)

Licensed Practical Nurses desiring to become Registered Nurses may apply for advanced standing in the program once a year with a Winter quarter start. The LPN to RN courses are taught in a four-quarter sequence graduating in Fall.

Associate of Arts Nursing Degree (DTA/MRP)

Courses required to complete the Associate of Arts Nursing Degree

Review prerequisites and course requirements, and map out your learning.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM MAP*

*NOTE: Please select "Pathway: to Degree - General Entry" on Program Mapper
Review prerequisites and course requirements, and map out your learning. (LPN to RN students start in Level 3 of the Nursing Program.)

CORE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM MAP*

*NOTE: Please select "Pathway: to Degree - LPN Entry" on Program Mapper
Students completing the Associates in Nursing DTA/MRP and successfully passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), who have also met any specific GPA requirements and background checks, will be regarded as having met the minimum preparation for consideration for admission to the RN to BSN program unless an exception is specifically noted by the agreement

Baccalaureate institutions will apply a minimum of 90-quarter credits required under this agreement to the credits required in the bachelor’s degree, plus 45 credits for successfully passing the NCLEX-RN, for a total of 135 credits.

Students intending to transfer should check in early with their potential transfer institution regarding:
- Any requirements for overall minimum college-level GPA, a higher GPA requirement for a subset of courses or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses.
- Specific courses which should be taken when options are listed.
- Additional “university-specific” requirements for admission that are not prerequisites identified in the DTA. Courses may be individualized based on baccalaureate college.
- Application deadlines for transfer admission. These vary from institution to institution.
It is important to note that the degree prepares students for upper division coursework, but does not guarantee students admission to the major.

Learn more about transferring to a four year institution:

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Nursing Degree (DTA/MRP), students will:

Provide patient-centered care for diverse groups in the community across the lifespan in a manner that is holistic, caring, and demonstrates advocacy.
Demonstrate professionalism in the following ways:
1. Demonstrate skill in organization, prioritization, collaboration, delegation, and supervision
2. Function ethically and legally within the standards and competencies of local, state, and national regulatory agencies and professional organizations
3. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning
4. Demonstrate humility by participation in evaluation, self care, and self reflection
5. Utilize quality improvement processes including responsible use of resources.
Demonstrate competency in core nursing principles by being able to:
1. Be prepared to pass NCLEX and be employable as an entry level generalist RN
2. Apply strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, using evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions
3. Efficiently use nursing process for care delivery
4. Demonstrate basic competency in nursing skills
5. Apply safety principles and national safety standards
6. Effectively use healthcare related information and technology.
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a respectful, professional manner, using both verbal and written formats.