Associate Degree Nursing
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 ).
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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.
Information for Interested or Prospective Students
Interested students should attend a Live Virtual Advising Session or review the Prospective Student Guide for program information for Traditional Track, LVN to ADN Track, and EMT Paramedic to ADN Track. The Live Virtual Advising Session or the Student Guide covers admission procedures, program information & requirements, program tracks, point system evaluation, application periods, and clinical requirements. The Live Virtual Session is approximately one hour. Students are responsible for knowing all program information.
This is a Competitive Entry Program with a selection process based on a point system.
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Applications & Timelines
Questions or concerns about your application? Contact Ms. M.J. Sustaita at mjsustaita@southtexascollege.edu or Ms. Leslie Solis at lsolis17@southtexascollege.edu.
NAH Technical Performance Standards
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
Application Period and Timeline
Steps and Deadlines
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
Application Period and Timeline
Steps and Deadlines
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
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
Program Coordinator
Dr. Mariano A. Acevedo
NAHB 2.315
Department Contact
Leslie Solis
Advisor Assistant
NAHA 100-I
956-872-3089
Ms. M.J. Sustaita
Advisor
NAHA 100-F
956-872-3052
