The program has two pathways for students to earn their ADN degree:
- 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.
- 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 Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) for the State of Texas. 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 BNE, the Alvin Community College ADN pass rates for first time testers are: Year 2006– 100%, Year 2005- 96.55%, Year 2004 – 94.23%, Year 2003 – 100%
- Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
- Received commendations from the BNE for our graduates’ excellent pass rates on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
- Graduates report that they typically start their careers earning $45,000.
- Clinical affiliations are with community hospitals as well as with hospitals in the world famous Texas Medical Center in Houston.
Applications for the ADN program are now being accepted through the DEADLINE date of March 28, 2008. The application period for the LVN-ADN Transition program is now CLOSED. We will begin accepting applications for that program again in January 2009.
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. According to the
Occupational Outlook Handbook, median annual earnings
of registered nurses were $48,090 in 2002. The middle
50 percent earned between $40,140 and $57,490.
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
