Associate in Nursing, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)

The Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission approves the nursing program, and the program is accredited by National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation. Students who complete the two-year associate degree program are eligible to take national board exams for registered nurses. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in applied and social sciences and an understanding of the fundamentals of patient care in a variety of settings. Throughout the program, students integrate experience caring for patients in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies. Successful completion of this program leads to an Associate in Nursing, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP). Students with this degree need only to complete senior-level courses at select universities in the state of Washington to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Courses transfer as defined by the Associate in Nursing, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) agreement. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year program should review the university’s requirements for senior-year standing in the Bachelor of Science in the nursing program.

The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA, The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Ave, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037).

Important Note: Individuals who would like to study nursing at Peninsula College must complete non-nursing academic requirements and prerequisite courses prior to entering the program or be in the final quarter of their completion. Prospective students must apply to the program.

Only 10 credits of Humanities may be completed after application and prior to the second year of the nursing program. Nursing courses may be started only in the fall quarter and only after making an application to, and being accepted into, the nursing program. Application to the nursing program can be made only during the spring quarter prior to enrolling in nursing courses.

Special Features

• Students in the nursing program have the advantage of a low faculty-to-student ratio.
• The Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP also facilitates entering senior-level BSN courses.
• Graduates of this program experience high placement success both locally and throughout the state of Washington.
• Graduates of this program consistently score higher than the national average on the NCLEX licensure exam.

Innovative. Student-centered. World-class faculty.

At Peninsula College, our unique environment encourages you to explore new possibilities. The college is innovative and student-centered with excellent faculty and small classes. Our learning facilities feature striking architecture and classrooms with advanced instructional technology and equipment. We offer international learning experiences and are actively involved in our local community. What’s more, we provide many extra-curricular opportunities: championship athletic teams, student clubs and activities, and an array of cultural and fine arts events throughout the year.

The World Is Your Classroom

At Peninsula College, learning is not confined to enclosed classrooms or the lecture hall. Instead, the entire campus and the Olympic Peninsula become teaching laboratories as students and faculty move outdoors to take full advantage of all that our unique area has to offer.

Anyone familiar with the college would not be surprised to find a language, philosophy, or literature class meeting in the middle of the college plaza on a bright sunny day, or to see our incredible PC Jazz Ensemble performing in front of the Pirate Union Building (PUB) Student Center. Nor is it unusual to find small groups of students and their teachers embarking at dawn for field trips to the nearby ocean, Olympic National Park, or the rain forests to discover and study native marine life, fauna, and flora in their natural habitats.

You can even spend one or more quarters studying in another country if you choose or take language and cultural classes from visiting professors from other countries. At Peninsula College we have developed a special educational experience carefully designed for student success.

Mission

Peninsula College educates diverse populations of learners through community-engaged programs and services that advance student equity and success.

Core Themes:

• Advancing Student Success
• Achieving Academic Excellence
• Fostering Equity and Inclusion
• Strengthening Communities

Vision:

Peninsula College is a destination of cultural and environmental diversity where academic excellence transforms students’ lives and strengthens communities.

Guiding Principles

The college community is guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community shall promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Each member of the campus community shall act ethically and with integrity.
• The campus will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.