Associate Degree Nursing

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The Associate Degree Nursing Program at South Texas College at the Nursing & Allied Health Campus located in McAllen, Texas is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing Program is Initial Accreditation on December 8, 2017 through Spring 2024. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program will prepare students with the basic competencies to become safe practitioners in the healthcare field. Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science major in Associate Degree Nursing, the graduate will be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a registered nurse and can work in hospitals, day-surgery centers, rehabilitation centers, physicians’ offices, home health care agencies, among other areas.

The ADN Program is identified as competitive entry and has a selection process based on a competitive point system. Due to limited resources, some applicants who meet all program application requirements may not be admitted to the program for the current application period. Please review the ADN Prospective Student Guide for general information about the program and application.

Program Approval

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at South Texas College has full approval by the Texas Board of Nursing (333 Guadalupe St., Suite 3-460, Austin, TX, 512-305-7400; www.bon.texas.gov).

Delivery Method: All Nursing courses are delivered face-to-face.

Students are admitted to South Texas College through the provisions of Board Policy 3200. General admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Nursing and Allied Health Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.

ADN Program Outcomes

NCLEX Pass Rate(as reported by TBON)
2020: 88.51%

Student Completion Rate(GRAD150)(Expected Level of Achievement: ADN 50%)
2018: 74.0%

Job Placement Rate(Expected Level of Achievement 88%)
2019: 95%

Traditional Track

There are two application processes per year for Spring and Fall admission. The total number of students admitted is contingent on space availability.

Application Instructions
Apply Online

Application Period and Timeline

Steps and Deadlines

Spring 2023

Application Submission Period

Oct 3 – 21, 2022

Application Review Period

Oct 24 – Nov 3, 2022

Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial)

Nov 4, 2022 by 6:00 p.m.

Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort:

Nov 9, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dosage and Calculation Math Exams

Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 21, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Venue will be emailed to pre accepted and alternate students

Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed)

TBA

Mandatory Boot Camp

Nov 30, 2022

Spring 2023 classes begin:

January 17, 2023

Application Period and Timeline

Steps and Deadlines

Fall 2023

Application Submission Period
June 1 – June 16, 2023

Review Period
June 20 – June 23, 2023

Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial)
June 23, 2023

Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort:

June 29, 2023

Dosage and Calculation Math Exams
July 6, July 11, July 17, 2023

Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed)
TBA

Mandatory Boot Camp

July 25, 2023

Fall 2023 classes begin:

August 21, 2023

LVN to RN Track

There are two application processes per year for Summer and Spring admission. The total number of students admitted is contingent on space availability.

Application Instructions
Apply Online

Application Period and Timeline

Steps and Deadlines

Spring 2023

Application Submission Period
Oct 3 – 21, 2022

Application Review Period
Oct 24 – Nov 3, 2022

Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial)
Nov 4, 2022 by 6:00 p.m.

Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort:
Nov 9, 2022 from

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dosage and Calculation Math Exams

Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 21, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Venue will be emailed to pre accepted and alternate students

Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed)
TBA

Mandatory Boot Camp
Nov 30, 2022 from

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Spring 2023 classes begin:
January 17, 2023

Application Period and Timeline

Steps and Deadlines

Summer 2023

Application Submission Period
March 6 – March 24, 2023

Application Review Period
March 27 – March 31, 2023

Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial)
March 31, 2023

Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort:
April 5, 2023

Dosage & Calculation Math Exams
April 11, April 17, April 20, 2023

Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed)
TBA

Mandatory Boot Camp
April 25, 2023

Summer 2023 classes begin:
May 15, 2023

EMT Paramedic to RN Track

There is one application process per year for Fall admission. The total number of students admitted is contingent on space availability.

Application Instructions
Apply Online

Application Period and Timeline

Steps and Deadlines

Fall 2023

Application Submission Period
June 1 – June 16, 2023

Review Period
June 20 – June 23, 2023

Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial)
June 23, 2023

Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort:
June 29, 2023

Dosage & Calculation Math Exams
July 6, July 11, July 17, 2023

Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting(if needed)
TBA

Mandatory Boot Camp
July 25, 2023

Fall 2023 classes begin:

August 21, 2023