Associate Degree 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
Questions or concerns about your application? Contact Ms. M.J. Sustaita at mjsustaita@southtexascollege.edu or Ms. Leslie Solis at lsolis17@southtexascollege.edu.
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
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.
LVN-ADN Track Application Extended Deadline May 1, 2020
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
