The ADN Nursing program offers a revised 12 month LVN to RN Transition Program. This program is an accelerated program that reduces the number of clinical hours while including the same didactic courses as the generic program. Transition learners can expect to use the Leo & Mabel Scott Health Science Center with its Simulation Center for many of the clinical learning experiences.

Course content will be blocked in 8-week segments with the bulk of clinical learning experiences provided as a concentrated practicum at the end of the program. Each group of students will start the program each August and complete the program in August the following year. At the end of the program, learners should expect and plan to attend clinical learning experiences during the last two 5-week summer sessions.

Applications for the LVN-ADN Transition Program will be accepted from February 1 through February 28. The program description, programmatic outcomes, and the admission process is the same as the generic program.

Apply to the Transition Program

All coursework must be completed with a “C” or better. Failure to successfully complete the Clinical Math Exams will result in a clinical failure and dismissal from the nursing program. Students must also complete a state mandated jurisprudence exam with a score of 75 in order to take the NCLEX-RN.

Admission Process

Transition students must follow the same admission process as new Associate Degree in Nursing students. Documentation of current licensure as a vocational/practical nurse is required.

About Transfer Credit

Admission by Transfer is considered on a space available basis. Applicants must meet all requirements of the nursing program in addition to those of North Central Texas College. All college credits from other institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine their possible application to the nursing curriculum requirements. A letter grade of “C” (75) or better is required for transfer for all previous nursing courses and academic support courses. Students who have not been academically successful in other nursing programs will not be considered for transfer. Previous nursing courses must be from an accredited program of nursing. A transfer will not be considered if the student has missed a full semester of enrollment in a nursing program.

The student must submit:

• A letter stating the reason for transfer.
• Course descriptions and/or course syllabi for previous nursing courses.
• Resume of previous clinical experience to include documentation of skills provided by the faculty of the transferring school.
• Letter of recommendation from the Department Head of the school from which the applicant is transferring.

Students will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Division Chair to determine their level of entry.