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Career opportunities for Registered Nurses are numerous and the need for nurses is expected to increase faster than average for all other health care workers. Opportunities for professional growth and life-long learning are unlimited for the Registered Nurse.
Criminal History Background Checks
Please note- The application process includes criminal background checks. Applicants who have findings on criminal background checks must provide a Declaratory Order of Eligibility from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Contact: www.bne.state.tx.us for information.
Application Process
• Program applications are available at Information Sessions to prospective students who meet application eligibility requirements.
• Application eligibility requirements may include pre-program testing for academic skill proficiency to include reading comprehension, mathematics, and thinking skills.
• Prospective students do not need to attend an Information Session to enroll in the general education courses on the degree plan.
• Prospective students must be TSI complete to receive a Program application. Please contact NC Registrar's Office of Admission for TSI information.
Admission Ranking Points
Applicants are offered admission based on a total ranking score. Ranking scores are arranged in descending numerical order, starting with the top ranking score from the pool of applicants and continuing in rank order from highest to lowest until class slots are filled. When all slots are filled, a portion of the remaining applicants are placed on an active alternate list in the same rank order from highest to lowest for admission if a space becomes available. Applicants not admitted are encouraged to reapply for the next upcoming class. Application files and other documents are not maintained by the Nursing Department from year to year. There is no waiting list.
Each applicant's ranking score is calculated by adding points from the following criteria.
Note: Subject to change with each admission. Updated information is provided at Program Information Sessions.
• Total Grade Points from General Education Courses on the Degree Plan
• Completed Bachelor's Degree or higher or Current Health Care Certification (Health Care Certification does not include CPR)
• County of Residency
• Bonus Points for High GPA in BIOL 2401; 2402; & 2420
• Bonus Points for Completion of MATH 1314
Estimated Total Program Costs
Costs are subject to change.
Estimates do not include general education courses and are based on in-district fees.
Generic Entry = $4,200.00
LVN-RN Bridge Entry = $3,000.00