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.

Degree Requirements

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

2021 - 85.83%
2022 - 90.36%
2023 - 93.36%

Program Completion Rates

2021 - 80.0%
2022 - 84.72%
2023 - 77.75%

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!

ADN Mock Schedule

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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.

Candidates achieving an individual score or 50% or higher within each section of the TEAS examination are eligible to apply for the ADN Program. Candidates may can take the TEAS exam up to 3 times per calendar year. Exam retakes are not subject to any time restrictions, however, candidates are encouraged to review their official score report to determine areas of weakness and explore practice test options through ATI. TEAS score reports must fall within a 2 year timeframe of the application deadline for which the candidate is applying. TEAS score reports that are submitted and do not follow this policy will be considered invalid.

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

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.

Important Documents

Information Sessions

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