Program Overview for Nursing |
ETP eligible  | yes |
School | Bellingham Technical College |
Program website | |
Program contact | |
Program description | The DTA/MRP Associate Degree Nursing Program is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is a concept-based Associate Degree in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP). This degree was collaboratively developed by the Washington State community and technical colleges and four-year universities to create a streamlined pathway to the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Graduates of the BTC Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and can apply for admission to RN-BSN programs at WA State colleges and universities. There is one Nursing Program at BTC which has three program options. The two-year registered nurse associate degree option is an Associate Degree in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) and uses a concept-based curriculum with a full-time option only. Advanced placement students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are admitted into the part-time, evening LPN-RN option and complete the DTA/MRP degree. Academic preparation includes core courses in arts and sciences and those focusing on basic nursing skills and knowledge. Students who graduate from the two-year full-time RN and LPN-RN pathway are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). |
Financial Information |
Tuition | $1,617.75 / 15 credits |
Tuition per credit | $126.92 (WA Resident) |
Fees | varies |
Program Information |
Length of training | 18 Months |
Award type | AAS DTA/MRP |
Credits | 135 |
Locations offered |
some courses online |
Offered evenings/weekends | no |
Offered online | some courses online |
Entrance requirements | Admissions application and assessment testing is required. Contact Admissions at (360) 752-8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning. |
Certification/license required to work in this field | yes RN |
Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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Certification/license test preparation provided | yes NCLEX-RN |