The Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Nursing (BSN). This degree program is applicable to students planning to transfer to a program where they can earn a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Entry-to-practice/basic BSN program or other related allied health field) by completing a broad selection of academic courses.This degree has been agreed upon by the following baccalaureate institutions offering an entry-to-practice/basic BSN program and the community and technical colleges system: University of Washington, Seattle; Washington State University; Northwest University; Seattle University; Seattle Pacific University; Pacific Lutheran University; Walla Walla College. The Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing (WSU-ICN) is a consortium whose members include Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga, and Whitworth. Associates degree transfers to WSU-ICN are admitted through WSU, not through the other consortium institutions. EWU participated in the development of this agreement. Student must contact the potential transfer institutions regarding their choices where the degree allows for student choice in classes and are encouraged to consult an academic advisor. Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to: Understand patterns and make connections among different disciplines and schools of knowledge and to integrate studies with personal experience. Learn actively and gain comprehensive understanding; to think critically, creatively, and reflectively in order to solve problems; to communicate with clarity and originality for personal growth and productive work; and to interact in diverse and complex environments and complicated, dynamic, and ambiguous situations. Enter an entry-to-practice nursing program.