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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

Associate Degree Nursing Program
Information Sessions and Deadlines for Class Selection, 2008

Information Sessions will all be held from 6:00-7:00 in Health Careers I, Room 110

All of these dates are on Monday nights.

• January 28, 2008

• February 25, 2008

• March 31, 2008

• April 28, 2008

June 30, 2008 is the Deadline for submitting applications

Notification of selected class will be done on or around July 25, 2008

Any student wishing to accept their position in the program must be available for Orientation on August 28-29, 2008.

Dosage Calculations Exam:

• January 11, 2008 (Friday) 9:00-11:30

• May 13, 2008 (Tuesday) 9:00-11:30

• July 15, 2008 (Tuesday) 9:00-11:30 (last dosage calculations test for RN Program)

 

Admission Criteria:

• Gain admission to the college.
• Pass all sections of the THEA test or be TSI complete.
  • If THEA exempt you must take Accuplacer.
• 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)

Acceptance into the program is limited and is based on:

1. Cumulative GPA in all prerequisite courses. Applicants with hisghest GPAs from 4.0 to 3.0 are accepted first.

2. Dosage calculation examination score

3. Completion of all admission requirements by the designated deadlines.

4. Applicant will be notified of acceptance by Internet web site. Full acceptance is based on clear background check and negative drug screen.

5. Have updated American Heart Association CPR card. Must be current and updated to remain in nursing program.

6. Complete all immunizations by application deadline. Hepatitis B immunizations require six months and must be completed by first day of clinical schedule.

7. TB test must be updated each year to remain in the program.

8. Must be available for NET test and purchase of uniforms prior to the first class day.

9. Drug test must be negative and background check clear to be fully accepted in the AC Nursing program.