The program has two pathways for students to earn
their ADN degree:
1. ADN Generic . The traditional
pathway to enter the ADN program. ADN coursework,
excluding pre-requisites, is designed for completion
within 2 years. A new class of 60 students starts
each August. The application period is from January
through March. Applicants meeting minimum admission
requirements become part of an applicant pool and
top applicants from this pool are selected for admission.
2. LVN-ADN Transition .
The Transition program provides an abbreviated
pathway to allow nurses who are LVN’s to
earn their ADN. A new nursing class of 10-20 students
starts in mid-May. The application period is from
January to the first week in March. Applicants
meeting minimum admission requirements become part
of an applicant pool and top applicants from this
pool are selected for admission.
The Alvin Community College Associate Degree Nursing department provides an educational program for individuals who are interested in a career as a registered nurse (RN). The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Upon the successful completion of program requirements the graduate is qualified to make application to write the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Alvin Community College ADN graduates consistently perform above state and national averages on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. As reported by the BON, the Alvin Community College ADN pass rates for first time testers are: Year 2007 – 98%, Year 2006 – 100%, Year 2005 – 96.55%, Year 2004 – 94.23%, Year 2003 – 100%
- The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
- Clinical affiliations are with community hospitals as well as with hospitals in the world famous Texas Medical Center in Houston.
- The program receives commendations from the BON for our graduates’ excellent pass rates on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam
- Catalog Information - Read and understand the catalog information (attached)
- Take Entrance Exam - Take the ACT or SAT test. An acceptable ACT or SAT is required prior to application to the ADN and LVN-ADN Transition Programs (No exemptions). Required minimum score: A total score of 38 or higher on the English and Reading sections of the ACT or 460 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT test will be used for purposes of admission. Math and other scores will not be used. Scores must be from tests administered no earlier than 1996. A copy of your scores must be submitted to the ADN department during the application period.
- Begin Academic Coursework - Complete as many of the pre-requisite and nursing curriculum classes as possible and strive to earn high grades. Most students accepted to the ADN program have GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0and have completed many of their academic courses. Completion of pre-requisite courses is not required to apply to the program.
- Start the Hepatitis B vaccine series – Anyone applying for our ADN or LVN-ADN transition program must have the HepB vaccine complete before classes begin. The series of 3 vaccinations takes approximately 6 months to complete. Retain documentation to submit to the ADN department during the application period.
- Apply to ACC - Complete your application to Alvin Community College at least 10 days before applying to the nursing program. At the time of application confirm with Admissions and Academic Advising (281-756-3531) that you have met the Texas State Initiative (TSI) requirements.
- Attend Meetings – Prepare for your nursing education by attending one of our monthly general information meetings. These meetings are held first Wednesday May-December at 3:00 p.m. in S-103 9no reservation required). During the application period you will be required to attend an Applicant Meeting. Attending an information meeting does not fulfill this requirement.
- Apply to ADN – Apply to the ADN department during the application period. Information about the application will be posted on the ACC-ADN website the second week of January.
- Questions – For questions email us at nursing@alvincollege.edu or call us at 281-756-5610.
The ADN and LVN-ADN Transition application period is closed for 2009. We will begin accepting applications again in January, 2010 for the programs that begin in 2010.
> Instructions for Application (Print and read carefully before attempting the online application)
> Application
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Thousands of job openings also will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation, especially as the age of the registered nurse population continues to rise. Graduates from Alvin report that they typically start their careers earning over $45,000 per year.
Approximate cost for the program is $5,000* for Generic and $4,000* for Transition. This includes uniforms, tuition, fees, books, supplies, graduation costs, and the National Council Licensure Exam. Financial assistance available to those who qualify.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
For more information call 281-756-5610
Or email Nursing@alvincollege.edu
