Pre-Nursing

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left and right arrows icon Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program - Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP

Program Length

6 quarters

Start Quarter

Fall, Winter, Spring

Location

Spokane Falls Community College

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes. Read more about Financial Aid.

Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program - Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP

Do you enjoy helping others while working in a challenging and fast-paced environment? Consider the field of Nursing! Pre-Nursing AA-DTA competitively prepares students for admission into any nursing program within the State of Washington. Upon completion of the degree a student will have the fundamental understanding of the basic scientific and social skills necessary for success within an RN or BSN program. The Pre-Nursing AA-DTA is transferable to multiple institutions throughout the state.

SFCC is a MESA College

SFCC offers extra support and career development to students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math programs through MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement).

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What You’ll Learn

Communicate using composition, oral, and presentation skills
Collaborate with colleagues using basic social and psychological principles for interpersonal interactions
Demonstrate the scientific understanding necessary for clinical work in nursing
Demonstrate mathematical and data analysis skills

You and your advisor will use this program map as a starting point to create a personal education plan customized to your needs. We meet you where you are and help you reach your goals.
Need more details? Check out the degree worksheet for the Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP. Course descriptions and course learning outcomes can be found in our online catalogue.

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Total Credits: 88 - 90

First Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

ENGL& 101

English Composition I

Choose 1 course from:

SOC& 101

Introduction to Sociology

SOC& 201

Social Problems

Choose 1 course from:

BIOL& 160

General Biology with Lab

BIOL& 222

Majors Cell/Molecular: w/Lab

Total Credits

Second Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

BIOL& 241

Human A & P 1

CMST 227

Intercultural Communication

Choose 1 course from:

ENGL& 102

Composition II

MATH& 146

Introduction to Statistics

Total Credits

Third Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

BIOL& 242

Human A & P 2

Choose 1 course from:

HUM 107

Introduction to Cultural Studies

HUM& 101

Introduction to Humanities

PHIL 110

Introduction to Ethics

Choose 1 course from:

ENGL& 102

Composition II

MATH& 146

Introduction to Statistics

Total Credits

Fourth Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

BIOL& 260

Microbiology

CHEM& 121

Intro to Chemistry w/Lab

Choose 1 course from:

ART 112

Non-Western Art

JOURN 110

Mass Media

MUSC 109

World Music

Total Credits

Fifth Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

CHEM& 122

Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab

NUTR 251

Nutrition in Healthcare

PSYC& 100

General Psychology

Total Credits

Sixth Quarter

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

CHEM& 123

Intro to Biochemistry w/Lab

PSYC& 200

Lifespan Psychology

Choose 1 course from:

CMST& 210

Interpersonal Communication

CMST& 220

Public Speaking

HLTH 174

First Aid

Total Credits

13-15

You and your advisor will use the Program Map located on this page to create a personal education plan customized to your interests and goals, your start quarter, full- or part-time status, any prior credits you have, and the classes available each quarter.
To see the requirements for this degree, click here, then scroll down to Direct Transfer Agreements/Major Related Programs and click on the Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP. (Please note that the Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP is a different degree, and is offered at SCC, not SFCC.)

Maximum estimated costs for completing this program

Tuition
Resident

$

9,544
Non-Resident

$

17,651
International

$

21,823
Books

$

2,234
Course Fees

$

330
Institutional Fees

$

1,511

The amounts listed for tuition and lab & course fees reflects a maximum estimated cost and may be lower based on courses selected.
The amount listed for books is a maximum estimated cost based on the price of new textbooks purchased during the previous school year. Costs may be lower based on student choices and availability (used books vs new, rental vs purchase).
For more information about costs, visit our page How Much Does It Cost?

Mapuana Carey
Program Specialist 2
Mapuana.Carey@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3288

Bio

Mpuana is excited to take on the role of Program Specialist. She previously worked in Title III at Spokane Falls Community College, which gave her time to learn about the community through engagement with students and staff. Through her studies, she has finished her A.A. at North Idaho College and is close to finishing her B.A. in English and Cultural Communication at the University of Hawaii.

Mpuana is happy to help serve as the Program Specialist and point of contact for students in the Allied Health programs, Addiction Studies, and Social Behavioral Sciences.
Vicki Moore
Stem Pathway Specialist
Vicki.Moore@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-4150

Bio

Vicki was born and raised on a large commercial farm in Napa, California. She was able to combine her farm knowledge and love of science when she studied at California State Polytechnical Institute in San Luis Obispo with a major in Dairy Science. She has worked in the SFCC Admissions & Registration office for 20 years. During this time, she had the opportunity to serve students from application to completion and beyond.

Vicki joined the Computing, Math, and Science Division as a Guided Pathway Specialist in 2022. She is passionate about STEM, pathways and dedicated to helping students achieve their goals by meeting them where they are.

When off-campus, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and reading. She is proud of her 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law who attended CCS.

Thayne Lacy
Anatomy and Physiology
A.A., Spokane Falls Community College; B.A., B.S., M.S., Eastern Washington University
Thayne.Lacy@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-4165
Mukti Ryan
Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., Osmania University, India; M.S., Eastern Washington University
Mukti.Ryan@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3661

Bio

Mukti teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Human Nutrition at Spokane Falls Community College. She completed her undergraduate studies (BS in Biotechnology, Zoology, and Chemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Analysis) at Osmania University in India. She moved to the United States in 2007 and got an MS in Biological Sciences from Eastern Washington University. She is currently working on getting a Ph.D. in Math and Science Education from Washington State University. She loves teaching sciences to students who are interested in a career in Nursing, Medicine, or allied healthcare fields. When not working Mukti loves to ride horses and hike. She is an animal lover and currently has 2 dogs, a toad, and a frog.