Associate Degree Nursing Program
(Preparing for Licensure as RN)
What are the admission requirements for the RN Program?
- First, you must be admitted to NCTC. This may require taking the THEA test, if you have not already taken THEA or a comparable college entrance test.
- Then, you must complete the pre-requisites for Nursing School, including Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Algebra, Chemistry, and Introduction to Computers. You may be able to skip these pre-requisites if you already had comparable courses in high school.
- Finally, you must apply to the Nursing School. Applications for the Fall semester are accepted between May 1 and June 1 of each year. Applications for the Spring semester are accepted between September 15th and October 1st.
Who gets accepted into Nursing School?
Applicants are prioritized on a point system, based on their grades in nursing pre-requisites. Your grades in Anatomy and Physiology are especially important. Applicants with a high number of priority points are scheduled to take the Health Education Systems Inc. exam (HESI exam). This test evaluates the student’s abilities in reading comprehension and math skills; the math section does include algebra. The applicants with the highest scores on the test are admitted to the nursing school.
What is the course of study for the RN Program?
The 2-year full-time program includes courses in nursing skills, nursing labs, and a series of integrated nursing courses that progress from common health problems to complex ones. As a companion to the lectures, students spend 1-2 days a week in “clinicals.” This is hands-on practice in a health care facility, under the supervision of an instructor.
*The RN program at NCTC is accredited by the National League for
Nursing and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing examiners.
Graduating and receiving an RN License
Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). This entitles them to take the state licensing exam for Registered Nurses.
Tuition and other cost - RN Program
In addition to tuition for the 4 long semesters and one Maymester, there are a number of other costs for the Nursing program, including; supplies, immunizations, insurance and lab fees. In addition, students should also expect to spend $750 for books for the 1st semester. The total cost of the Nursing Program is $7000 to $8000 for the 2-year program.
How do I get started?
The best way to start is to set up a Career Planning session with a member of the WINDOWS program staff. We give you more information on your career choices and financial aid, help you get started on the application process, and help you get ready for entrance exams. Getting into the RN program takes a lot of planning and motivation, so let WINDOWS get you off to a strong start.
Associate Degree Nursing Webpage
For more information...
Contact the WINDOWS Office at 940-668-3328 or email us at windows@nctc.edu