Associate Degree in Nursing

ADN

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ADN Program Overview

Become a Registered Nurse (RN), a member of a time-honored profession that makes a difference in the community and the world.

NCTC’s ADN program trains you to act as a member of the profession, provide patient-centered care with compassion and evidence-based assessments and treatment, be a patient safety advocate, and work as a member of a healthcare team. As a graduate and licensed RN, you should be able to assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families, participate in activities that promote the development and practice of professional nursing and demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

Our Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing program at North Central Texas College at the Gainesville campus located in Gainesville, 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 www.acenursing.us

PASS RATES

NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates

2020 - 89.11%
2021 - 85.83%
2022 - 90.36%

Program Completion Rates

2020 - 86.20%
2021 - 80.0%
2022 - 84.72%

Admissions Steps

Step 1: Apply to NCTC.

How to Apply

Step 2: Register for pre-requisite and non-nursing courses.

Once all admission requirements are met, you will be notified by the Admissions Office of your acceptance to NCTC. You may meet with your success coach/advisor and begin registering for the pre-requisite and general academic (non-nursing) courses if needed. See the Associate Degree Nursing degree plan.

Meet Your Advisor

Step 3: Schedule your TEAS entrance exam.

Schedule, register, and pay for for your TEAS test at the ATI/TEAS testing site then with the Testing Center on your campus. For more information go to nctc.edu/testing/ati or email corinthtesting@nctc.edu.

Prospective students are only allowed 2 TEAS attempts per calendar year and each attempt must be at least 90 days apart.

If you have a disability, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to obtain information about available testing accommodations and procedures.

NCTC’s ADN Program will only accept the TEAS test taken in-person, not remotely

Register for the TEAS Test

Step 4: Apply to the ADN Program.

Login to the MyNCTC
Under Student Services, select ADN Application.
Fill out the form and attach copies of your transcripts.
Once all sections are completed along with your TEAS scores, submit the application.

Application Deadlines

RN Program Spring Admission — August 1-31
RN Program Fall Admission — March 1-31

LVN to ADN Transition Program Summer Admission — February 1-28

After applications have been processed, you’ll be notified by email of your status in the program.

Information Sessions

Important Documents

Degree Plan

Upon completion of the ADN program the student will have achieved the following outcomes, becoming a Member of the Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Healthcare Team:

Member of the Profession - Student will demonstrate the ability to function within the nurse’s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice setting.
Provider of Patient-Centered Care - Student will demonstrate the ability to analyze assessment data identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop and evaluate plans of care for patients.
Patient Safety Advocate - Student will demonstrate the ability to plan, perform, direct, and evaluate skills to include the required activities for safe administration of medications and parenteral therapies.
Member of the Health Care Team - Student will demonstrate the ability to coordinate, collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver and evaluate patient centered care.

Pre-requisite Courses

Prerequisite courses and credit hours () required and need to be completed with a ‘C’ or better to apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

BIOL 2401 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I — (4)

BIOL 2402 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II — (4)

MATH 1342 ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS — (3)

Total credit hours — (11)

*Prerequisite courses will need to be completed with a “C” or better in order to apply to the ADN program and earn the Associate Degree in Nursing.

First Semester

First semester courses and credit hours () required to earn the Associate Degree Nursing.

BIOL 2420 MICROBIOLOGY-FOR PRE-NURSING OR HEALTH SCIENCE MAJORS — (4)

RNSG 1219 INTEGRATED NURSING SKILLS I — (2)

RNSG 1423 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING FOR INTEGRATED PROGRAMS — (4)

RNSG 1300 HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN — (3)

RNSG 1261 CLINICAL NURSING I — (2)

Total credit hours — (15)

Second Semester

Second semester courses and credit hours () required to earn the Associate Degree Nursing.

PSYC 2314 LIFESPAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT — (3)

ENGL 1301 COMPOSITION I — (3)

RNSG 2404 INTEGRATED CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH COMMON HEALTH CARE NEEDS — (4)

RNSG 1462 CLINICAL NURSING II — (4)

Total credit hours — (14)

Third Semester

Third semester courses and credit hours () required to earn the Associate Degree Nursing.

CORE HUMANITIES OR FINE ARTS ELECTIVE — (3)

RNSG 2414 INTEGRATED CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CARE NEEDS — (4)

RNSG 2461 CLINICAL NURSING III — (4)

RNSG 1163 CLINICAL - PSYCHIATRIC NURSING — (1)

Total credit hours — (12)

Fourth Semester

Fourth semester courses and credit hours () required to earn the Associate Degree Nursing.

RNSG 2435 INTEGRATED PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT — (4)

RNSG 2462 CLINICAL NURSING IV — (4)

Total credit hours — (8)

Total Credit Hours: 60

BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314, ENGL1301, and the Humanities or Fine Arts classes may be taken prior to the semester indicated but no later than the semester in which they are listed. All coursework must be completed with a "C" or better.

The Chemistry course for the BSN Pathway must be either Introduction to Chemistry or General Chemistry.

Since some courses may not transfer, have all transcripts sent to the Registrar's Office and request a Degree Audit.

The Health Science Programs at NCTC require a large time commitment from the student. Check the mock-schedule we created for this program to find out if this program is right for you!

All Mock Schedules

ADN Mock Schedule

From LVN to RN to BSN

The ADN Nursing program offers an accelerated 12 month LVN to RN Transition Program. We also partner with major universities to offer a pathway for a smoother transition from ADN to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

LVN to ADN Transition Program

ADN to BSN & Blended Program