Associate Degree Nursing Program
The TVCC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is a two-year, ACEN accredited program leading to an associate of applied science degree in nursing. Graduates will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. Nursing is currently in high demand with career opportunities available in acute care (medical/surgical areas, ICU, ER, OB, neonatal, OR, PACU), pediatrics, rehab, long term care, school nursing, home health/hospice, and others.
The Trinity Valley Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program’s mission is to prepare graduate professional nurses who, as members of an interdisciplinary health care team, use clinical judgment to provide safe, evidenced-based, patient-centered care to promote quality of life.
- Application Dates: October 15th - December 1st
- What do I need to apply?
- Apply to TVCC
- Upon acceptance to TVCC, complete the Health Occupations application online
- Submit official transcripts to the registrar’s office by December 1st
- Submit an unofficial updated fall transcript to the HSC Advisor by January 31st
- TSI and HESI A2 testing documentation
- Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- TSI complete
- HESI A2 Exam: Reading =79%, Math =75%, & Grammar =75%
- Current LVN license with at least one year experience or score of 10 or higher on the Application of Admission with less than one year of experience, or Paramedic certification or license with at least one year of experience.
- COURSES:
- BIOL 2401 & PSYC 2301 are required before applying.
- BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, and PSYC 2314 must be completed before starting RNSG courses. *Students with less than 15 semester credit hours should take PSYC 1300; others should take PSYC 2301. The rest of the general education courses must be taken prior to, or concurrently during the semester in which they are scheduled in the curriculum.
- Admission Testing: TSI and HESI A2
All applicants who have submitted a completed application with required documentation will be considered for priority selection according to the point system provided. Maximum points for program 72.
- Cumulative GPA (all colleges) =3.5 (4 points) =3.0 (2 points)
- Qualifying HESI A2 Reading =90 (8 points) =80 (4points)
- Qualifying HESI A2 Grammar =90 (8 points) =80 (4points)
- Highest A&P I Grade A (8 points) B (4 points)
- Highest A&P II Grade A (8 points) B (4 points)
- Highest Microbiology Grade A (8 points) B (4 points)
- Grade for 1st A&P I (W’s count as 1st attempt) A (4 points)
- Completion of general education courses with C or better: (1 point each)
- ADN Courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2301 or EDUC 1300, PSYC 2314, ENGL 1301, Creative Arts
- RN-to-BSN Courses: ENGL 1302, HIST 1301 & 1302, GOVT 2305 & 2306, MATH 1342, Language/Philosophy/Culture
- Plus 2 courses from one of the following options:
- SOCI 1301, BIOL 1322, SPCH 1315
- BIOL 1322, CHEM 1405 or 1411
- SOCI 1301, MATH 1314, ENGL 2311
- Credit Hours at TVCC =15 hours (4 points)
- Completion of PCT, SGT, EMT, or Clinical Medical Assisting with TVCC (4 points)
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Trinity Valley Community College at the Terrell Health Science Center located in Terrell, Texas is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Program Outcomes
TVCC Associate Degree Nursing Program – Student Achievement Data
| Program | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 3 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN Pass Rate from Texas BON (All Pathways)* | 90.3% | 89.9% | 88.1% | 89.4% | |
| Graduation Rates – Generic Students - Kaufman/Terrell Completing in 2 years = 100% time | 46% | 47% | 53% | 55% | 52% |
| Generic Students - Athens Completing in 2 years = 100% time | 50% | 22% | 50% | 55% | 42% |
| Combined Retention Rates for Generic Students | 46% | 45% | 53% | 55% | 51% |
How long is the program?
The ADN Generic Program is a two-year curriculum over four long semesters.
How much does the program cost?
In-district about $10,000; Out-of-district about $15,000.
What is the program schedule?
The ADN Generic pathway begins each fall semester at the Health Science Center in Terrell. The nursing courses cover four semesters. In the program, the schedule covers approximately three days a week in the freshman year and three to four days a week in the sophomore year.
How many students are accepted into the program?
We currently accept about 110-120 new students each fall.
If I am selected to start in Fall 2025, what are the required orientation dates I need to schedule around?
- May 9, 2025 from 1pm-4pm
- August 21, 2025 from 9am-4pm
- August 22, 2025 from 9am-4pm
Where can I find information on the other ADN pathways?
Where will I do clinicals in the ADN program?
Clinical experiences may be provided in Terrell, Kaufman, Athens, Palestine, Greenville, Rowlett, Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Rockwall, and Dallas.
If I got an email in January about getting my fingerprints for the FBI background check for the Board of Nursing, can I wait until after I get selected to the nursing program to get them done?
No, you should get your fingerprints done as soon as possible as the approval process can take several months, especially if there are any hits in your background.
When will selections be made for the fall ADN program?
Selections will be made by the end of March.
I have heard about a concurrent ADN to BSN program, what can you tell me about this?
Trinity Valley Community College has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas at Tyler through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to offer a concurrent ADN and BSN program. Incoming ADN students who are selected for the concurrent program will take BSN courses with UT Tyler in the summer, fall, and spring semesters while taking fall and spring semester ADN courses with TVCC. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students will graduate with their AAS and BSN degrees at the same time.
Interested students should contact the lead advisor for the UT Tyler School of Nursing. Students must have completed all the general education courses, including chemistry, statistics, and nutrition, as well as being TVCC core complete.
How many points do I need to have to be selected into the program?
On average, students should aim for 40 points to meet selection requirements. For the last few years, we have been able to select applicants with points in the mid-30s. For more information on specific points needed for a given application period, contact the HSC Advisor.
Who can I contact to get more information about admission into the ADN program?
Visit the Health Occupations brochure
for detailed information about eligilbity requirements, selections processes, immunization requirements, curricula, estimated expenses and other important information.
Health Occupations Application
RN to BSN Transition Application
