Rev. 2020.09.01
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HEALTHCARE
PRE-NURSING – TRANSFER (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& 100 – General 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