Central Texas College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews

Nursing Program

The Nursing Associate Degree in Central Texas College is a pre-licensure nursing training program which allows the graduate to sit the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and grooms graduates for professional practice in many different health-care functions.

The A.D.N. training program provides classroom instruction and also coordinated guided clinical experiences in the nursing care of clients in local associated health-care organizations. There is also Nursing Alternative for Articulating Pupil Training program that admits qualified pupils in the spring and fall after successful completion of the precondition semesters.

The Central Texas College A.D.N. training program is endorsed by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) and is completely certified by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

About The School

Central Texas College is a community college situated in Killeen, Texas, USA, which was established in 1965. It has a lot of outlet campuses all over the world.

Total estimated program cost is USD $12,350

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

• Acceptance to CTC. Go to www.ctcd.edu to apply. Have all official college transcripts sent to Incoming Transcripts at CTC.
• omplete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and be cleared by a Guidance Counselor
• Complete and submit the CTC ADN Program Application online via E-Forms or in person at Bldg. 155
• Complete the prerequisite coursework (co-requisite coursework optional) on the ADN Degree Plan, earning a GPA of 2.8 or higher (overall and on lab science courses).
• Successfully complete the HESI A2 examination. It must be taken no more than two years prior to the eligibility deadline date. We suggest taking the HESI during your last prerequisite course.

Articulating Student Nursing Option Admission

Applicants for Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program must be admitted to Central Texas College first. After being admitted to the College, the following is required of all applicants to be considered for admission to the A.D.N. Program:

• Apply to the A.D.N. Program and provide copies of transcripts to the Department of Nursing from all prior colleges and universities attended to include an LVN/LPN and Paramedic transcript.;
• All International or Community Foreign students who meet the CTC exception or the TBON language requirement should be able to seek admission to the ADN program without taking the TOEFL examination;
• Disclosure of the Social Security number is required for admission into the Department of Nursing Programs: Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational Nursing, and Emergency Medical Technology. Affiliated clinical agencies require the student Social Security number in order to approve placement of student in their facility. The Department of Nursing policy requires the student to be eligible to attend all affiliated clinical sites and does not provide special placement.  Central Texas College will not locate or provide alternative sites for clinical rotations for students ineligible to attend clinical rotations at the specified sites.  Clinical rotations are completed at sites specified by and contracted with Central Texas College.
• Only transfer courses with a grade of a “C” or better will be considered for the CTC A.D.N. Nursing Degree Plan;
• Hold a current LVN/LPN license or Paramedic certification/licensure from any state;
• Submit two work references, as an LVN/LPN, or Paramedic one of which is from a current supervisor within the last two years. All applicants for this course must have been employed one year full-time or two years part-time as a GVN/LVN or Paramedic in the two calendar years prior to admission to the Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program.
• The experience requirement for the Nursing Option for Articulating Student Program may be waived before entry into the Program provided the following requirements are satisfied:
• Graduation from the CTC Vocational Nursing Program, or CTC Paramedic Program,
• Current, valid LVN/LPN license, or current Paramedic certification/licensure
• Attainment of at least a “B” (or 80%) or greater overall average in the CTC Vocational Nursing Program or EMT/P Program.
• A letter from the EMT/P Program Director, or VN admissions and standards committee chair person recommending such a waiver,
• Appraisal forms completed by 2 previous clinical faculty
• Completion of all prerequisite courses for the Nursing Option for Articulating Student degree plan
• Meet with a counselor at CTC in Guidance and Counseling, Building 119 for assistance. Initially, prospective A.D.N. students are placed on a General Studies Degree Plan (pre-nursing);
• Complete all prerequisite courses with a “C” or better and achieve an overall GPA of 2.8 or greater.
• Be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete or exempt. For more information and assistance on testing contact the Guidance & Counseling Office.
• Complete the Admission Assessment Exam HESI (A2), a computerized test, which may be taken at the CTC Testing Center. Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and A&P sections are required. A HESI (A2) Prep book is available for purchase in the CTC Bookstore. The most current HESI A2 nursing pre-entrance exam must be passed with scores of 80% or higher in each section of Math, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary and General Knowledge on the same exam within 2 years from admission date (there is currently no minimum score for the A&P section).
• Attain a minimum of a 2.8 overall (average) GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all CTC ADN Degree Plan courses whether taken at CTC or transferred from another college or university;
• Attain a minimum of a 2.8 overall (average) GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all lab science courses at time of admission. Lab science courses over five (5) years old must be repeated. Grades for all required science courses attempted within the last five years will be considered when calculating the overall science GPA. This includes any science courses that were repeated.
• A student who has repeated a required science course more than once within the last five years and earned grades of less than a “C” will be ineligible for admission in to the Associate degree nursing program.

CONTACT:

Central Texas College

Address: Fort Hood, 6200 W Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX 76549

Phone: 254-526-7161

Website: http://www.ctcd.edu/