Program Overview
Seattle Central College offers an associate degree in nursing for students who wish to become licensed as a registered nurse. The Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP is our on-campuses program that streamlines the academic progression for nursing students seeking entry-level licensure as a registered nurse with the ability to move on to a bachelor’s degree in nursing utilizing the DTA/MRP. Most students take a year of pre-requisite courses prior to entering our two-year program.
Degrees & Certificates
Nursing: Associate Degree in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement - Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)
The Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP degree prepares students for the challenging career of being a registered nurse. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, and is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
- Credits to complete: 135.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 9 | Part Time - Part Time Option Not Available
Come join our Associate Degree Registered Nurse Program available at all 3 Seattle Colleges campuses. The program is run through Seattle Central College and in your application you may select which campus to attend.
- The Fall 2025 Application is scheduled for 4/1/25 – 4/30/25
- The Winter 2026 Application is scheduled for 7/21/25 – 8/21/25
- Please check back closer to these dates for further information on the application.
Whether you're an interested student or a healthcare professional looking to take that next step, Seattle Central College's Associate in Nursing (AN–DTA/MRP) can prepare you for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Here's how to get started with the program at any of the 3 Seattle College Campuses:
Eligibility Requirements for the Associate in Nursing (AN–DTA/MRP):
- Complete the Prerequisite Courses with a 2.5 grade or higher. Classes include BIOL& 160 General Biology; BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; BIOL& 260 Microbiology; CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry; MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics; ENGL &101 English Composition I; PSYC& 100 General Psychology; PSYC &200 Lifespan Psychology.
- Additional eligibility requirements can be found in the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook (pdf). If you have any questions not answered by the Program Information Packet, you may inquire at ADN.Central@seattlecolleges.edu or at 206-934-4565.
Steps to Enroll:
Please note that this program is run through Seattle Central College with students attending Central, North, and South campuses.
For specific information on application requirements, please refer to the Associate Degree Nursing Program Information Packet (pdf).
- Attend a Nursing Information Session to learn more about the program, which are offered monthly. (Highly recommended to attend before applying to the program, and preferably before starting prerequisites).
- Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Apply for admission to the Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP program. Note, applications are due in August for a Winter Quarter admission, and in April for a Fall Quarter admission. You must meet all entrance requirements for your application to be considered.
- Once admitted, you will be notified of next steps.
The mission and purpose of Seattle Colleges District Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide quality education for a diverse group of students from a variety of backgrounds and circumstance. The program is based upon the faculty’s belief that graduates of an Associate Degree Nursing Program are prepared as generalists for entry-level practice as Registered Nurses in Washington State’s diverse healthcare settings. As an open-access learning institution, Seattle Central College prepares each student for success in life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.
Every day is different and exciting as a nurse, and you'll work at the forefront of patient care. As a registered nurse, you may pursue careers in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physicians' offices
- Community health clinics
- In-home healthcare agencies
- Nursing care facilities
- Community education
Aggregated Data
| Year | SCC First-time NCLEX Pass Rate | Pass Students/Total Students N = | National Mean ADN PGM’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77.78% | 105/135 | 79.9% |
| 2023 | 79.84% | 99/124 | 88.6% |
| 2024 | 81.19% | 86/105 | 91.16% |
Aggregated for the Entire Program
| Expected Level of Achievement | Year | Program Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2022 June | 88% (66/75) |
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2022 August | 86% (54/63) |
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2023 June | 99% (69/70) |
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2023 August | 96% (47/49) |
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2024 June | 85% (45/54) |
| 80% of students admitted to SCC’s Nursing Program will complete the program within nine quarters of the prescribed time. | 2024 August | 92% (47/51) |
SCDN Program Post Graduate Employment Survey
2021-2022:
Post Grad (Spring 21 Grads and Summer 21 Grads) Survey Q2 – 89%
Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Cohort N=36 respondents
2022-2023:
Post Grad (Spring 22 Grads and Summer 22 Grads) Survey Q2 – 91% Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Cohort N=46 respondents
2023-2024:
Post Grad (Spring 23 and Summer 23 Grads) Survey Q2 - 100%
2024-2025 Post Grad (Spring 24 and Summer 24 Grads) Survey Q2 - 85%
N = 20 Response 17/20
Instructors go above and beyond to make sure we become amazing nurses.
The Seattle Central District Nursing Program at Seattle Central College is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Board of Nursing
111 Israel Road SE
Olympia, WA 98504
The Seattle Central District Nursing Program at Seattle Central College located in Seattle Washington is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Seattle Central District Nursing Program: Associate degree program is under continuing accreditation with conditions for Good Cause for two years with a follow up report with a site visit in Fall 2025.
The board identified these areas:
Evidence of Non-Compliance: Standard 6 outcomes, Criterion 6.1
There is a lack of evidence that assessment data are consistently analyzed and used in program decision-making for the maintenance and improvement of students’ attainment of the end-of-program student learning outcomes.
Areas Needing Development:
Standard 6 Outcome, Criterion 6.3
Review and revise the program completion outcome statement(s) to be congruent with the ACEN definition of program completion by including the first nursing course and on-time completion.
Standard 6 Outcomes, Criterion 6.4
Review and revise the job placement outcome statement to be congruent with the ACEN definition of job placement by including ELA with appropriate timeframe and in a role for which they were prepared.
Seattle Central College's Nursing program is intended to meet the educational requirements for licensing/certification in the State of Washington only. Seattle Central College has not determined if the Nursing curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensing/certification in any other state. Additional information about licensure/certification concerns can be found on the NC-SARA webpage. Please contact eLearning with any questions at eLearning@seattlecolleges.edu.
The Associate Degree MRP/DTA from Seattle Colleges meets the educational requirements for professional RN licensure in all 50 states and the following jurisdictions:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Marietta Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- US Virgin Islands
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming