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Applications for fall 2009 will be accepted beginning September 15, 2008.       

ADN Program
LVN-toADN Transition Program
Paramedic-to-ADN Transition Program

Associate Degree Nursing Program

The Associate Degree Nursing program began in 1982, made possible by the dedication of many citizens in an all out effort to improve the shortage of nurses in rural areas. The first class started with 36 students and the program expanded over the years, with the largest graduating class of 121 in 2007. The ADN program is a 70 credit hour curriculum leading to an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Graduates will be recommended to the Texas Board of Nursing to be approved to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to qualify as a registered nurse. Upon entry into practice, the Associate Degree Nursing graduate should be able to provide safe, competent nursing care for a group of patients with commonly occurring health problems in various health care settings. The TVCC ADN program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 Phone Number: 212-363-5555 x153) and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (512-305-7400). The TVCC ADN program is a strong supporter of the Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (T-OADN) and the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (N-OADN). 

Current Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) may enter the Associate Degree Nursing program through the Transition Pathway, begun in 1986 to improve articulation. The Transition Program is designed to validate and update the previous experiences and education of the Licensed Vocational Nurse. Upon successful completion of five semester hours in the summer, students enter the second year of the ADN generic program.  A Paramedic-to-ADN Transition Pathway was begun in 2003. This program, similar to the LVN-to-ADN Transition Pathway allows paramedics with a year's experience who meet the admission qualifications to take transition courses in the summer and enter the second year of the ADN program. 

The ADN curriculum includes classroom instruction, skills laboratory practice and return demonstrations, and clinical experiences working with clients in a variety of settings.  There is a selections process for both of these programs.  For more information review the appropriate information in the ADN Program, LVN to ADN Transition Program and Paramedic-to-ADN Transition Program brochures.  If you have any questions, contact us at ADN@tvcc.edu.

Application Deadline is January 31st! Do not delay submitting your application and transcripts!

LATE APPLICATIONS

In the spring, ONLY if additional applicants are needed to fill the class will Late Applications be accepted for the LVN-to-ADN and Paramedic-to-ADN transition programs beginning April 1st and the ADN program beginning April 9th. Notification of the acceptance of late applications and the length of the application period will be posted on this web site at the top of this page if late applications will be accepted. The same criteria used during regular selections will be used for selection of qualified applications from the available pool. If additional applicants are still needed for the ADN program after the first late application period, a second late application period will begin on July 9th. 

ADN Faculty

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