ADN

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

Upon successful completion of two calendar years of study, students receive the Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply for registered nurse licensure by examination.

Students may choose the vocational nursing option by completing the first year of the associate degree nursing program plus two optional summer courses in preparation for vocational nurse licensure by examination. These students receive a certificate of completion from Angelina College.

Accreditation:
The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the
Board of Nurses for the State of Texas (BON).

Download an Associate Degree Nursing Program Brochure

Dosage Calculations Exam:

February 6, 2013 - 2:30 p.m. – Health Careers Building
March 28, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. – Health Careers Building
April 11, 2013 - 2 p.m. – Health Careers Building
May 30, 2013 - 2 p.m. – Health Careers Building

Admission Criteria:

Gain admission to the college.
Pass all sections of the THEA test or be TSI complete.
You must attend a mandatory information session to receive a nursing program application. Proof of the being TSI complete is required to attend a session.
Submit completed application packet by the published deadline. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Pass the dosage calculations test (90% or better) by last posted test dates.
Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better by end of first summer session, prior to beginning the program. (PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401, RNSG 1208, ENGL 1301, & BIOL 2402)
Take HESI A2 Admission Exam

Acceptance into the program is limited and is based on:

Admission point system
Dosage calculation examination score
Completion of all admission requirements by the designated deadlines.
Applicant will be notified of acceptance by Internet web site. Full acceptance is based on clear background check and negative drug screen.
Have updated American Heart Association CPR card. Must be current and updated to remain in nursing program.
Complete all immunizations by application deadline. Hepatitis B immunizations require six months and must be completed by first day of clinical schedule.
TB test must be updated each year to remain in the program.
Must be available for NET test and purchase of uniforms prior to the first class day.
Drug test must be negative and background check clear to be fully accepted in the AC Nursing program.

*Prerequisite courses

PSYC	2301	General Psychology
RNSG	1208	Dosage Calculations for Nursing
ENGL	1301	English Composition
BIOL	2401	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL	2402	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
STSU	0300	Student Success

*All prerequisite courses must be completed by end of Summer Session I of the year in which you are applying for admission.

Fall Semester

BIOL	2420	Microbiology
RNSG	1205	Nursing Skills
RNSG	1215	Health Assessment
RNSG	1309	Introduction to Nursing
RNSG	1462	Clinical Nursing

Spring Semester

PSYC	2314	Life Span
RNSG	1341	Common Concepts
PHAR	1301	Pharmacology
RNSG	1114	Health Promotion
RNSG	1363	Clinical Nursing

Summer Session I & II (Optional)

VNSG	1570	Vocational Nursing Practice
VNSG	1360	Clinical Nursing

NOTE: These are optional courses to qualify the nursing student to apply for NCLEX-PN. Be advised that PELL money does not pay for the summer.

CURRICULUM CHART - SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

*ELEC	0000	Humanities/Fine Arts Guided Elective
RNSG	1343	Complex Concepts
RNSG	1412	Nursing Care of the Childbearing/Childrearing Family
RNSG	2460	Clinical Nursing

*Choose 1 three hour elective from: ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, MUSI 1310

Spring Semester

SPCH	1318	Interpersonal Communication
RNSG	2121	Management of Client Care
RNSG	2331	Advanced Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG	2130	Professional Nursing Review & Licensure Preparation
RNSG	2363	Clinical Nursing
RNSG	2313	Mental Health Nursing