Direct Transfer Agreement /Major Related Program - Associate in Nursing - LPN to RN Option
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Students must take a number of general study courses and achieve other non-academic criteria before application can be made to the nursing program. These are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in science and humanities to prepare them for the rigor of the coursework upon admission. Considering the academic and non-academic requirements for admission, and all required courses in their program of study, students typically need at least three years to complete the DTA/MRP degree. For further clarification, please visit the Nursing program web pages at tacomacc.edu/areasofstudy/ careertraining/nursing/.
These are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in science and humanities to prepare them for the rigor of the coursework upon admission. Considering the academic and non-academic requirements for admission, and all required courses in their program of study, students typically need at least three years to complete the DTA/MRP degree. For further clarification, please visit the Nursing program web pages at tacomacc.edu/areasofstudy/ careertraining/nursing/.
Admission to the Nursing program is competitive. There are usually more applicants than available positions. Students who complete prerequisite courses and meet other application requirements are not guaranteed entrance into the program.
Students are encouraged to apply to the Nursing program as soon as their prerequisites are completed. Coursework completed at other colleges must be evaluated by TCC’s Credential Evaluator. The applicant must apply for admission to TCC prior to submitting official transcripts for review. Please send transcripts to Enrollment Services in Bldg. 7 and complete the “Request to Evaluate Official Transcripts from Other Institutions” form. Do not send transcripts directly to the nursing program.
The courses listed below are required for application into the nursing program. Grades from these courses are factored in our application review process. All factored pre-requisites must be successfully completed with a grade of B or higher, within two attempts. Attempts include all course withdrawals, as well as grades below 3.0, and include courses taken at all colleges attended in the last five years.
A B grade in ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 103 or ENGL 235 may be accepted in lieu of the ENGL& 101 B grade requirement.
The courses listed below are also required for application into the nursing program. Grades from these courses are not factored in the application review process. All non-factored prerequisites must be successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher to meet degree requirements.
AND 5 credits of Humanities
LPN License
An unencumbered Practical Nurse License is required.
Proof of Immunizations
Hepatitis B Series - Proof of immunity by vaccination (3 doses) and positive titer. If titer is negative you should talk to your doctor about getting a booster or repeating the series (30-60 days after completion you will repeat the titer). If negative a second time, you are considered a nonresponder. Student will be allowed in clinical during repeat series by uploading a Hep B waiver.
Influenza – Proof of immunity by vaccination OR signed waiver. Waiver option can only be used for an egg allergy. You will need to follow additional clinical requirements (i.e. masking, etc.) if you are not vaccinated. This vaccination must be current (based upon current flu season requirements).
MMR (Measles (rubeolla), Mumps, Rubella) – Proof of immunity by vaccination (2 doses) or titer.
PPD (TB) – Proof that you don’t have TB by Negative Quantiferon test or 2-step PPD. You complete a 2-step PPD as follows: If the first PPD is negative then you will need to obtain a second PPD within 1-3 weeks. Yearly annuals are required after your 2-step PPD. If you have a history of positive TB results through BCG or past infection, you must provide proof of negative TB by chest x-ray and submit negative symptom check every 12 months. If you have no proof of a positive TB test, you will need to retest by PPD or provide a current negative Quantiferon test.
Tetanus/Pertussis (Tdap) – If immunized after 06/10/07. Vaccination must be within 10 years. Will not accept Td.
Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Proof of immunity by vaccination (two doses) or titer.
COVID-19 – Proof of two COVID-19 vaccines. Booster vaccines are not required at this time, but this is subject to change. You can submit exemption requests for medical or religious reasons, but clinical sites may not accept them.
Background Check
Background screening is required by clinical facilities which includes, but not limited to, National Criminal Background check, Washington State Patrol Background Check (WATCH), Office of Inspector General (OIG) background screen, General Services Administration (GSA) background screen and the Department of Social and Human Services (DSHS) background check.
Certain conviction history will exclude persons from health care employment. This could also exclude a student from certain clinical sites. Please check the criteria at the following link www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negativeactions
If you have any charges on the list, please make an appointment with Dr. Jill Edwards, Dean of Nursing, to discuss how this could affect you. Her email address is jedwards@tacomacc.edu.
Clinical Requirements
The protection of vulnerable populations is paramount in nursing. Students should be aware they will need to meet all minimum requirements of clinical agencies including background checks and health clearance procedures.
Transportation & Child Care
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for dependable transportation to and from the school and clinical sites and have reliable child/dependent care available as needed
Additional Requirements
• Several online health and safety courses
• CPR card – Only the American Heart Association “Healthcare Provider” or “Basic Life Support (BLS) for Professional Rescuer” will be accepted. Online courses are not acceptable. ?
• Health Insurance – Proof of coverage with coverage period. If the name on the card does not match yours (the student) proof of coverage from the provider is required.
• Vehicle Insurance – Proof of coverage.
• Drug Screening – Various healthcare facilities will require drug screening prior to student’s clinical assignments. These results are strictly confidential between student and facility. The screening is not required by TCC.
A minimum of 135 quarter credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above.
At least 25% of the applicable 90 credits must be earned at Tacoma Community College.
A combined cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in the coursework that is applied to the degree.
Students who already possess an LPN credential receive Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits that is equivalent to the first 21 credits (Level 1 (except SOCSC 204) and level 2) of the degree. LPN students will begin the curriculum at Level 3
Transfer
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.