ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
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There are three pathways for the TVCC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program:
1.
Generic Pathway: The ADN Generic Program is a two-year curriculum over four long semesters.
2.
LVN-to-ADN Pathway: This three semester pathway is designed to validate and update the previous
experiences and education of licensed vocational nurses. Upon successful completion of the
transition courses in the summer, the transition students enter the second year of the ADN program.
3.
Paramedic-to-ADN Transition Pathway: This three semester pathway is designed to validate and
update the previous experiences and education of licensed or certified paramedics. Upon successful
completion of the transition courses in the summer, the transition students enter the second year of
the ADN program.
Graduates of any of the ADN pathways will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in nursing.
Graduates from all pathways 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 approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and fully accredited by the Accrediting
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (3343 Peachtree Rd., NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 - Telephone
number: 404-975-5000).
SCHEDULE
The ADN Generic pathway begins each fall semester at the Health Science Center in Kaufman. Applications are
submitted the preceding year. 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.
The LVN-to-ADN Transition and Paramedic-to-ADN Transition pathways begin each May and students graduate
the following May. The schedule covers approximately three days a week in the transition courses in the summer
and three to four days a week during the sophomore year.
Clinical experiences may be provided in Terrell, Kaufman, Athens, Palestine, Greenville, Rowlett, Ennis, Mesquite,
Sunnyvale, Dallas, or some of the smaller cities in the area. Clinical sites are rotated to give the students a variety
of experiences. The students must provide their own transportation to these areas. Students must be prepared
for both day and evening rotations.
