Associate Degree Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) onsite visit accreditation on February 20-22, 2019
This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
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.
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This is a Competitive Entry program with a selection process based on a competitive point system.
Information for Prospective Students
Applications & Timelines
Information sessions are required for prospective students interested in any of the Associate Degree Nursing tracks: Traditional Track, LVN to RN Track, and Paramedic to RN Track.Sessions will cover general admission procedures, program information & requirements, program tracks, point system-evaluation form, application period, and clinical requirements.
Please bring proper identification, official and/or unofficial transcript of records, if applicable. We suggest you arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking.
Each session is approximately one hour long. Select the type of session you want to attend:
On-Campus Session Online Session
All session will be at the South Texas College Nursing & Allied Health Campus, 1101 E Vermont Ave, McAlllen, in room 101/102.
HESI Admission Assessment Exam Info
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 Period and Timeline
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 22 – November 2, 2018 |
| Review Period | November 5 – 8, 2018 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | November 9, 2018 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | November 15 or 16, 2018 (all day) |
| Dosage and Calculation Math Dates | November 19, 26 and 29, 2018 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 12, 2018 |
| Spring 2019 classes begin: | January 22, 2019 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | June 3 – June 14, 2019 |
| Review Period | June 17 – June 21, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | June 28, 2019 by 6:00 pm |
| Math & Dosage Calculations Exams | July 16, 22 and 26, 2019 |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | July 11, 2019 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | August 14, 2019 |
| Fall 2019 classes begin: | August 26, 2019 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 21 – November 1, 2019 |
| Review Period | November 4 – November 7, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | November 8, 2019 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | November 13, 2019 |
| Math & Dosage Calculation Exams | November 19, 25, and 29, 2019 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 4, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 classes begin: | January 21, 2020 |
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 Period and Timeline
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 29 – November 2, 2018 |
| Review Period | November 5 – 18, 2018 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | November 9, 2018 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | November 15 or 16, 2018 |
| Dosage & Calculation Math Dates | November 19, 26 and 29, 2018 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 12, 2018 |
| Spring 2019 classes begin: | January 22, 2019 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | March 20 – 28, 2019 |
| Review Period | March 29, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | April 1, 2019 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | April 3, 2019 |
| Math & Dosage Calculation Exams | April 5, 8 and 12, 2019 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | April 17, 2019 |
| Summer 2019 classes begin: | May 27, 2019 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 28 – November 1, 2019 |
| Review Period | November 4 – November 7, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (acceptance or denial) | November 8, 2019 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | November 13, 2019 |
| Math & Dosage Calculation Exams | November 19, 25 and 29, 2018 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 4, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 classes begin: | January 21, 2020 |
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 Period and Timeline
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | June 17 – June 21, 2019 |
| Review Period | June 24 – June 27, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | June 28, 2019 by 6:00 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | July 11, 2019 |
| Math & Dosage Calculation Exams | July 16, 22 and 26, 2019 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | August 14, 2019 |
| Fall 2019 classes begin: | August 26, 2019 |
Degree Plans Faculty Staff Career Exploration Resources
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
Work Environment
Registered nurses work in hospitals, acute care, day-surgery centers, long term care centers, rehabilitation centers, schools of nursing, physicians' offices, home health care agencies, and even serve in the military among many other areas depending on area of expertise.
Potential Job Opportunities
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.8 million jobs in 2014.
- Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.
- Job opportunities are expected to be very good.
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $32.04/hour ( Source)
- Results from a survey in 2014, conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that the median annual income of a nurse practicing in the United States is $66,640. The median annual wages for registered nurses in the top industries is $59,550 to $70,540.
Contact Associate Degree Nursing Program
Department Chair
Christie Candelaria
NAHB 2.315
956-872-3142
Department Contact
Claudia Camacho
NAHA 120
956-872-3132
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