Pre-Nursing

Transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

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The role of the nurse is more important than ever, as communities are currently in an era of provider shortages. In fact, nurses make up the largest health care profession in the United States. They work in a variety of settings, which includes clinics, hospitals, long term care facilities, and community settings.

TCC offers courses that cover the first two years of a typical four-year college nursing program (college-level courses). This Pre-Nursing transfer degree is intended for students who want to take science and general education classes at Tacoma Community College to prepare to transfer to a four year school to begin their nursing classes and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Students completing this track are not eligible to take National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nursing until they complete their BSN program. Students wishing to become a registered nurse directly after completing their associate degree should talk with an advisor about an Associate of Arts in Nursing (DTA/MRP).

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Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing Degree

If a 4-year nursing degree is your goal, TCC offers a pre-nursing college transfer program. A graduate who has completed the Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing Degree may articulate into a bachelor's degree program at a 4-year institution.

This path is designed to prepare students who are planning to transfer at the junior level to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) at a 4-year college or university. Students completing the Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing degree, and who have met the GPA requirement for the BSN program to which they are applying, will have met the prerequisites necessary to apply to most upper-division nursing programs in Washington State.

Program Planning

While in high school, students should pursue all available courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Students should meet with an advisor as soon as they are admitted to Tacoma Community College. Many courses have prerequisites that are offered only once or twice a year, and/or are sequential. Careful selection of classes each quarter is necessary to complete the program without delay.

Certain schools may have additional university specific requirements for admission to the institution. For example, some universities require 2 years of high school or 2 or 3 quarters of college foreign language, additional college level math, practical experience in a healthcare setting, or specific additional courses. It is important to consult catalogs, websites, and advisors at the 4-year institutions you are considering attending early in the process.

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