Program Advisor: Sheryl Mueller, 354-6010 (mueller-ss@actx.edu) or contact the Nursing Division, 354-6009
Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - RNSG.AAS
The following curriculum is designed for the student who wishes to enter the nursing profession directly upon the completion of the two year course of study. Accredited byTexas Board of Nurse Examiners and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), [61 Broadway- 33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006, 1-800-669-1656.]
Completion of the A.D.N. program of study provides graduates the opportunity to take the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and apply for licensure as a registered nurse. Certain conditions, such as criminal convictions, a history of disciplinary action, a history of mental illness, and treatment and/or addiction to alcohol or drugs may disqualify graduates from licensure as registered nurses in the state of Texas. The licensing agency for registered nurses, the Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) for the State of Texas, maintains a process whereby individuals may petition the BNE to make decisions about licensure eligibility prior to entering or completing a registered nursing program. An eligibility determination takes a minimum of 3-6 months, so individuals are strongly encouraged to petition the BNE for an eligibility determination prior to enrollment in the nursing program. The declaratory order (DO) petition and instructions to complete the process can be found on the BNE web site at www.bne.state.tx.us or the BNE may be contacted at 512-305-6838 for additional information.
The student must have a “C” in all required courses in order to progress to the next level of the program. Any nursing course with a required concurrent clinical course in integrated and inseparable; thus a student must pass both components in the same semester in order to be eligible to enroll in the next level.
To continue in the program, a student may repeat any nursing course or combination of concurrently enrolled nursing courses (class and concurrent clinical course) one time only, but may repeat no more than two different nursing course or course combinations in total while enrolled in the program. The term “repeat” shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, audit, drop, or unsatisfactory grade.
A student seeking entry into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program must file a specific program application form and complete additional admission procedures as required. This includes providing documentation of immunization or immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, tetanus and diphtheria as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and submitting to a Criminal background check. Refer to http://www.actx.edu/nursing/. Click on the Immunization, Certification and Background Check Requirements link or contact the Nursing Division Office at 806-354-6010.
Students enrolled in a nursing course(s) in the Associate Degree Nursing program will be charged a non-refundable fee of $75.00 per fall and spring semester and $29.00 per summer semester for access to the on-line MEDS Learning System.
Program Requirements
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