Nursing Program
The Nursing Training program (ADN) in Kilgore College has been providing top quality nursing education to this community for several years. A great number of the nurses in practice are graduates of the KC ADN training program.
The training program is certified by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) along with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
About The School
Kilgore College is a two (2) year community college situated in Kilgore, Texas, roughly 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas, and also 70 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Total estimated program cost is USD $14,357
Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:
The typical accepted applicant has completed CHEM 1406 or 1411, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 (Microbiology), (all sciences require a lab), ENGL 1301, Language, Philosophy & Culture: PSYC 2314, has a grade of C or higher and a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in the completed courses, and has successfully completed the TEAS or HESI A2 exams with competitive scores. The support courses are academic preparation for the nursing courses and it is strongly recommended that all seven prerequisites be completed.
- Apply for admission to KC- (FREE!) Meningitis vaccine required for all students younger than 22 years old.
- Take the TEAS or the HESI A2.
- TEAS Exam (scheduled at the KC Testing Center)
Minimum Passing Scores: 65% for each; Math, Reading and English
Cost: $65.00 – make payment at Kilgore College Cashier
- HESI A2 Exam (scheduled by contacting the Nursing Department via [email protected]
Minimum Passing Scores: 79% Reading, 78% Math, 78% English Composite
Cost: $65.00 – make payment at Kilgore College Cashier
- Request official transcripts- For College/University other than Kilgore College; please send two (2) sets of official transcripts to:
- Registrar’s office, Kilgore College
- Associate Degree Nursing Department, Kilgore College (include with your Application Packet)
- Complete TSI Assessment at the KC Testing Center
- Register for required support courses (prerequisites):
- CHEM 1406 or 1411 (plus labs): Introduction or General Chemistry
- BIOL 2401 w/lab: Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 w/lab: Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 2420 w/lab: Microbiology
- ENGL 1301: English Composition I
- PSYC 2314: Life Span
- Language Philosophy and Culture – 3 Hours – to be selected from one of the following: ENGL 2322, 2323, 2326, 2332, 2333; HIST 2311, 2312, 2321, 2322; PHIL 1301 or 2306
Additional points will be given to Students for each pre-requisite that has been successfully taken at Kilgore College.
- Successfully complete support courses with a C or higher and a minimum Science GPA of 2.75 and Overall GPA of 2.75 for these seven (7) support courses (pre-requisites).
- All Science courses must have been completed within 7 years, when applying to ADN RN Program. Any Science course that exceeds the 7 year mark of completion, will need to be re-taken prior to submitting your Nursing Application. This only applies to the four (4) Science Courses.
- All 7 pre-requisite grades and all attempts at pre-requisite courses (within 7 years) will be averaged to get the Overall GPA, with a minimum 2.75 GPA. (Points will be deducted after the 1st Withdraw; this includes all pre-requisites.)
- If you are currently enrolled or will be enrolled, and will have completed the course by the start of the semester for which you are applying, please indicate that on the Nursing Application.
- Students currently registered for a support Science course (during fall or spring semesters) should apply for Priority Registration at www.kilgore.edu/datasheet about a month into the semester for a chance to register for their next Science course earlier than the general student population. Follow the instructions exactly on the KC Priority Registration Request or your registration request will not be considered.
- BCIS or computer literacy exam – Required to graduate Kilgore College– can be taken while attending RN program.
CONTACT:
Kilgore College
Address: 1100 Broadway Blvd, Kilgore, TX 75662
Phone: 903-983-8209
Website: https://www.kilgore.edu/
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