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

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Holistically assess the biopsychosocial-spiritual-cultural dynamic needs of the client
• Use evidence-based information and the nursing process to critically think and make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe care
• Demonstrate holistic caring behavior towards the client, significant support person(s), peers, and other members of the health care team
• Provide accurate and safe nursing care in diverse settings
• Provide teaching based on an individualized teaching plan
• Organizes and manages the holistic care of clients
• Work cooperatively with others in the decision-making process to achieve client and organizational outcomes
• Utilize appropriate verbal and written channels of communication to achieve positive client outcomes
• Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards and scope of nursing practice

Prerequisites

• General Biology with Lab, Cell Biology Emphasis
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
• Microbiology with Lab
• Introduction to Chemistry with Lab
• English Composition I
• Introduction to Stats
• General Psychology
• Lifespan Psychology

Sample Schedule

First Quarter (Fall)

• Policy and Ethics in Healthcare I
• Nursing I
• Fundamental Clinical Nursing Skills
• Nutrition in Healthcare I
• Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I

Second Quarter (Winter)

• Nursing II - Theory
• Nursing II - Lab
• Nutrition in Healthcare II

Third Quarter (Spring)

• Nursing III - Theory
• Nursing III - Lab
• Nutrition in Healthcare III

Fourth Quarter (Fall)

• Nursing IV-Theory
• Nursing IV - Lab
• Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II

Fifth Quarter (Winter)

• Policy and Ethics in Healthcare II
• Nursing V-Theory
• Nursing V-Lab

Sixth Quarter (Spring)

• Policy and Ethics in Healthcare III
• Nursing VI - Theory
• Nursing VI-Lab

Potential positions include hospital or nursing home staff nurse, clinic nurse, and home health nurse. With additional training and education, potential positions include critical care nurse, obstetrical nurse, pediatric nurse, emergency department nurse, or operating room nurse. Obtaining advanced academic degrees may lead to positions in administration, education, and advanced practice positions such as nurse practitioner. The demand for nurses should remain strong over the next decade.