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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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.
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, McAllen, 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 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 21 – November 1, 2019 |
| Review Period | November 4 – November 7, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | November 8, 2019 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | November 13, 2019 |
| Dosage and Calculation MathExams | November 19, 25 and December 2, 2019 at 5 pm |
| Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed) | December 3, 2019 at 4 pm |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 10, 2019 from 7:30 am - 5 pm |
| Spring 2020 classes begin: | January 21, 2020 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | June 1 – June 19, 2020 |
| Review Period | June 15 - June 19, 2020 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | June 26, 2020 |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | July 9, 2020 |
| Dosage and Calculation Math Exams | July 14, 20 and 24, 2020 |
| Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed) | TBA |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | August 12, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 classes begin: | August 2020 (TBA) |
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 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | October 21 – November 1, 2019 |
| Application Review Period | November 4 – November 7, 2019 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | November 8, 2019 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | November 13, 2019 from 8am - 12pm |
| Dosage and Calculation Math Exams | November 19, 25 and December 2, 2019 at 5 pm |
| Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed) | December 3, 2019 at 4 pm |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | December 10, 2019 from 7:30 am - 5 pm |
| Spring 2020 classes begin: | January 21, 2020 |
Application Period and Timeline
| Summer 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | March 25 – April 2, 2020 |
| Application Review Period | April 3, 2020 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | April 6, 2020 by 6 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected cohort: | April 8, 2020 |
| Dosage and Calculation Math Exams | April 14, 20 and 24, 2020 |
| Alternate Lottery Selection Meeting (if needed) | TBA |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | April 29, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 classes begin: | June 1, 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 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Period | June 15 – June 19, 2020 |
| Review Period | June 22 – June 25, 2020 |
| Notification of Applicants (pre-acceptance, alternate or denial) | June 26, 2020 by 6:00 pm |
| Mandatory Orientation for selected Cohort: | July 9, 2020 |
| Math & Dosage Calculation Exams | July 14, 22 and 24, 2020 |
| Mandatory Boot Camp | August 12, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 classes begin: | August 2020 (TBA) |
Degree Plans Faculty Staff Career Exploration Resources
Associates Degrees
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
Department Contact
Leslie Solis
NAHA 122
956-872-3089
