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Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current unencumbered Texas LVN license (or compact state license)
• Satisfactory TEAS exam score
• TSI complete for Reading and Writing
• Successful completion of prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or better
• Cleared criminal background check
• Completion of required immunizations
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Selection into the program through a competitive admission process

Admission is competitive and based on:

• Prerequisite GPA
• TEAS scores
• Completion of coursework
• Additional admission criteria identified during the application process

Proposed Application Process

1. Apply for admission to 黑料网 here.
2. Complete all prerequisite coursework
3. Schedule and complete the TEAS exam
4. Submit the online nursing application once eligible
5. Submit official college transcripts
6. Await admission notification from the Selection Committee
7. Accepted students will complete orientation and onboarding requirements

Application timelines and start dates will be announced following Texas Board of Nursing approval.

Prerequisite Coursework

Students must complete prerequisite coursework prior to program admission, including:

• BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
• BIOL 2420 Microbiology
• ENGL 1301 Composition I
• PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
• Approved vocational nursing coursework and clinical credit

Prerequisite Total: 25 SCH

Semester I

• RNSG 1218 Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies
• RNSG 1128 Introduction to Health Care Concepts
• RNSG 1324 Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
• RNSG 1361 Clinical – Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
• ENGL 1301 Composition I

Semester Total: 12 SCH

Semester II

• RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III
• RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III
• RNSG 2362 Clinical – Registered Nursing
• BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications

Semester Total: 12 SCH

Semester III

• RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV
• RNSG 2138 Professional Nursing Concepts IV
• RNSG 2263 Clinical – Registered Nursing (Capstone)
• PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics

Semester Total: 11 SCH

Program Total: 60 SCH

The proposed LVN to ADN program utilizes a concept-based curriculum model aligned with the Texas Nursing Concept-Based Curriculum Consortium (TxNCBCC). Students engage in repeated exposure to key nursing concepts across multiple patient populations and healthcare settings.

Concepts include:

• Clinical judgment
• Perfusion
• Oxygenation
• Infection and immunity
• Fluid and electrolytes
• Safety and quality improvement
• Leadership and management
• Patient-centered care
• Professionalism and ethical practice

Students participate in supervised clinical experiences and simulation activities designed to support transition into professional nursing practice.

Clinical experiences may include:

• Medical-surgical nursing
• Long-term care
• Maternal-child nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• Mental health nursing
• Critical care and emergency care experiences

The curriculum integrates all Texas Board of Nursing required content areas throughout didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.

Graduates who successfully complete the program and pass the NCLEX-RN may pursue employment opportunities including:

• Hospitals
• Emergency departments
• Intensive care units
• Rehabilitation centers
• Long-term care facilities
• Clinics and physician offices
• Home health agencies
• Public health settings
• School nursing
• Hospice and palliative care

Registered Nurses continue to be in high demand throughout Texas and the nation.

Estimated program costs may include:

• Tuition and fees
• Books and instructional materials
• Uniforms and supplies
• Clinical and laboratory fees
• Background checks and drug screenings
• NCLEX-RN testing fees
• Immunizations and CPR certification

Estimated total program costs:

• In-District Students: approximately $11,635
• Out-of-District Students: approximately $14,859
• Out-of-State Students: approximately $15,254

The LVN to ADN program is part of 黑料网’s stackable nursing pathway.

Nursing Career Pathway

Patient Care Technician → Vocational Nursing → LVN to ADN program → RN to BSN

Graduates may continue their education through RN-to-BSN partnerships and advanced nursing programs.

黑料网 supports seamless academic progression for nursing graduates seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The Nursing & Allied Health Division currently maintains an articulation agreement with:

• Del Mar College RN-to-BSN Program

This agreement is designed to promote smooth transfer of coursework and support continued educational advancement for graduates of the LVN to ADN program. The agreement allows eligible students to transition into the RN-to-BSN program without repeating successfully completed coursework.

Additional university partnerships and articulation agreements may be added as the nursing programs continue to expand.