LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program

A good nurse is never forgotten. And there’s a big need for nurses as the health care industry expands. Texas is home to the largest employers of nurses in the country. With technology shaping modern-day nursing, it’s a career where you can join the workforce with a high level of technical skills and education.

Spring 2024 Application Period for the ADN program is 8/7/23–10/27/23.

Estimated Cost: $18,420

Harlingen Sweetwater

Associate degree

Hybrid

Day class

Health care is a growth industry

As a nurse, you will meet the health care needs of individuals, families, and communities. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the health care team, and have a positive impact on both the patient and the health care system. The nursing profession is a large part of the high-demand health care field. It’s the largest health care profession and one that is highly respected.

Program Details

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing (ADN) program is a fast-paced transition program for current LVN licensees. Upon successful completion of the 12-month transition program requirements, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurses. In this program, students are offered a variety of hands-on clinical experiences to prepare them for becoming a registered nurse (RN). Once you are an RN you can work in hospitals, day-surgery centers, rehabilitation centers, physicians’ offices, home health care agencies, among other areas.

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Important Information & Requirements

Requirements to enter the ADN program differ from those of other TSTC programs. so be sure to read the program requirements before applying.
Please note, students applying for the ADN program must already be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) before applying.

Because this program may prepare you for an occupational license, read additional information about HB1508 Occupational License Eligibility.

LVNtoADN 5steps - LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program

Exam Requirements

The ADN Nursing Program (Harlingen and Sweetwater) requires a score of 850 on the HESI LPN to RN entrance exam. Applicants to the program can schedule at testing time by emailing tstctesting@tstc.edu. Complete program requirements are available in the Informational Downloads section of this page.

A mandatory Information Session is required prior to receiving the information packets and link to the program application. Grades below a “C” for any prerequisite courses are not able to transfer into the nursing program. Science courses can be no older than 10 years.