Rev. 2020.09.01
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HEALTHCARE
PRE-NURSINGTRANSFER (DTA/MRP)
This is an example course sequence for students interested in completing pre-requisite courses in
order to apply to an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This advising map also
supports planning for enrollment into the Nursing Program at Big Bend and many other community
and technical college programs in the state of Washington offering an Associate in Nursing Direct
Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP.
If this advising map is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate of Art’s and Science Major
Related Program degree in Pre-Nursing with a Direct Transfer Agreement (AA&S DTA/MRP). This means that you will have
earned junior standing at the university as it pertains to Breadth Requirements and will have completed the necessary
coursework to apply for admission into their respective nursing programs.
It is highly advised that students interested in this degree contact their potential transfer institution(s) early regarding
specific course choices. Please note that this plan DOES NOT represent a contract, ensure course availability or
guarantee admission into a nursing program.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Placement processes Meet with pre-nursing advisor prior to enrolling
Students entering most healthcare professions programs will be required to present documentation of health history
and vaccination status, undergo annual tuberculosis screening, submit to a background check, submit to initial and
random drug screening, and undergo finger printing prior to licensing with the state of Washington. Students should
consult with a healthcare advisor if any of these requirements are a concern.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Big Bend Associate in Nursing Entry Requirements ( 25 Credits )
BIOL& 160 General Biology (5)
BIOL& 241 Human A&P 1 (5)
BIOL& 242 Human A&P 2 (5)
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry (5)
ENGL& 101 English Composition 1 (5)
Big Bend Associate in Nursing Co-Requisite Courses (15 Credits)
BIOL& 260 Microbiology (5)
NUTR& 101 Nutrition (5)
PSYC& 100General Psychology (5)
Additional DTA/MRP Requirements ( 50 Credits)
CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/BioChem (5)
CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
CSS 105 Intro to Healthcare Studies (3) (Optional)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
Humanities Course (select with advisor) (5)
Humanities Course (select with advisor) (5)
MATH& 146 Statistics (5)
PEH (select with advisor) (3)
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5)
Sociology Course (select with advisor) (5)
Electives (select with advisor) (7)
90 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
NAME: SID:
PRE-NURSING DTA/MRP PRE-REQUISITE FLOW CHART
Start by talking with your assigned advisor to determine which courses to take first based on your placement scores.
Courses WITHOUT PRE-requisites
BIOL&100 (Recommended before BIOL&160)
CMST& 220 Public Speaking
CSS 105 Intro to Healthcare Studies (F, W, Sp)
Humanities
Humanities
PEH 100 or above
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
KEY
STARTING POINT
of SEQUENCE
PRE-requisite
CO-requisite
[F = fall W = winter Sp = spring Su = summer]
Basic Engl Skills
ENGL 099
English Skills
NUTR& 101
Nutrition
NUR 100
(OR current NAC)
[F, W, Sp]
ENGL& 101
Composition I
PSYC& 100
General Psych
PSYC& 200
Lifespan Psych
ENGL& 102
Composition II
DVS 080
College
Transitions Math
[F, W, Sp]
MATH 094
Pre-Algebra
MATH 098
Interm. Algebra I
CHEM& 121
Intro Chemistry
MATH& 146
Intro to Stats
BIOL& 160
General Bio
[F, W, Sp]
BIOL& 260
Microbiology
[F, Sp]
BIOL& 241
Human A&P 1
[F, W]
BIOL& 242
Human A&P 2
[W, Sp]
CHEM& 131
Intro to
Organic/BioChem
[W, Sp]
Associate in
Nursing Entry
Requirement
Associate in
Nursing Support
Course
Required by end
of RN program
PRE-NURSING DTA/MRP QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
FALL (15 credits)
WINTER (14 credits)
SPRING (15 credits)
CHEM&121 (5)
CMST&220 (5)
ENGL&101 (5)
BIOL&160 (5)
NUR 100 (9)
BIOL&260 (5)
NUTR&101 (5)
PSYC&100 (5)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
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PRE-NURSING DTA/MRP QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR TWO)
FALL (18 credits)
WINTER (15 credits)
SPRING (15 credits)
BIOL&241 (5)
MATH&146 (5)
Humanities Course (5)
PEH 100 (3)
BIOL&242 (5)
ENGL&102 (5)
PSYC&200 (5)
CHEM&131 (5)
Humanities Course (5)
SOC&101 (5)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Begin university admissions process
Begin scholarship applications for all
universities you applied to for BSN
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Set up appointment for TEAS testing
Apply for BBCC graduation
Complete scholarship applications
both university and private/local
Submit final transcripts to universities
Confirm acceptance with the BSN
program of your choice
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