Nursing Program
Angelina College Nursing Training program provides top quality nursing education in a culturally, racially and also ethnically varied community by eliciting positive teaching and also learning atmospheres in keeping with professional, educational and also ethical standards of nursing.
The Angelina College Nursing Training program provides fundamental nursing education for the associate degree (AS) level on the Lufkin Campus. Upon successful completion of 2 calendar years of study, pupils earn the Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) and are qualified to apply and take the registered nurse licensure by examination.
The associate degree training program is certified by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas. The Licensed Vocational Nurse-ADN track is built to facilitate the transition of the Licensed Vocational Nurse into the associate degree nursing track. The curriculum starts the summer semester of each and every year.
About The School
Angelina College is a community college whose parent outlet is situated in Lufkin, Texas. Furthermore, the institution has nine off-campus centers located at Crockett, Hemphill, Jasper, San Augustine, Livingston, Nacogdoches, Trinity, and Woodville.
Total estimated program cost is USD $15,516
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
- Gain admission to the college.
- Must be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete.
- Bring proof of TSI completion to the health careers’ secretary in HC, room 100 to register for a nursing program information session. Dates for these sessions are posted in HC and on the Angelina College website under “Nursing”. The information sessions are mandatory for admission to the nursing program.
- Attend the scheduled information session to get an application packet.
- Submit the completed application packet by designated date.
- Provide proof of current 2 year American Heart Association CPR card.
- Pass the dosage calculation test (90% or better) by designated date (grade is good for two years).
- Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better by designated date:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
- ENGL 1301 – English Composition
- RNSG 1208 – Dosage Calculations for Nursing
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II
- STSU 0100, 0200, or 0300 – Student Success
Note: Prerequisite courses may be taken only twice for selection consideration. If a prerequisite course is taken more than twice, only the second grade will be calculated in the cumulative GPA for prerequisite courses. This second grade must be at least a “C.”
- Submit current college transcript(s) showing any prerequisite courses completed after application packet deadline. Applicants for transfer into the nursing program are reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses transferred. The grade point average in prerequisite courses is used in the selection process. It is strongly recommended that prerequisite courses taken more than five (5) years prior to transfer, be audited. Students must provide transcripts and records that reflect the classroom and clinical hours.
LVN to ADN Transition Track
1.) Gain admission to the college.
2.) Must be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete.
3.) Been employed as an LVN for at least one year, if not a graduate of an Angelina College VN program.
4.) Attend a Transitions (VN to RN) Information Session or meet with the transition program faculty to develop a degree plan and obtain an application packet.
5.) Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
- ENGL 1301 – English Composition
- RNSG 1208 – Dosage Calculations for Nursing
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 2420 – Microbiology
- PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth and Development
- STSU 0100, 0200, or 0300 – Student Success
Note: Prerequisite courses may be taken only twice for selection consideration. If a prerequisite course is taken more than twice, only the second grade will be calculated in the cumulative GPA for prerequisite courses. The second grade must be a “C” or better.
6.) Pass the dosage calculations test with a score of 90% or higher (good for two years).
7.) Submit completed application packet by posted deadline.
8.) Submit official college transcript(s) showing completion of prerequisite courses at the end of spring semester.
Applicants will be ranked and selected based on the following criteria:
- Cumulative GPA in prerequisite courses
- Admission assessment exam scores
- Weighted score based on first or second grade in science
- Completion of non-nursing core curriculum
9.) Provide proof of current 2 year American Heart Association CPR card.
CONTACT:
Angelina College
Address: 3500 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75904, USA
Phone: 936-639-1301
Website: http://www.angelina.edu/
I have Biology 2404 (A&P ) from lonestar , as my A& P is over 5yrs. The bio 2404 is a refresher course for A & P 1& 2. I have finished English 1301,Psycology,Drama,and on medical micro biology now. I want to apply for ADN. Do I stand a chance.