Âé¶¹AV

Associate Degree Nursing


Is the ADN program for you?

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program provides opportunities for students to demonstrate competence in the application of nursing knowledge and clinical judgments and behaviors in health care settings. The graduate from an ADN program is prepared to deliver safe and compassionate care for patients and their families. The nursing content prepares students to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and their families in the promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health for individuals of all ages. The curriculum also promotes skills in nursing care supervision and management, and in providing care within legal and ethical parameters.

The ADN program has a 2-Year Track and a 1-Year Bridging Advanced Placement Track for LVNs or Paramedics to receive advanced placement in the program. Both of these options lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree and allow graduates to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).


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Programs of Study

Associate Degree Nursing


Application and class start dates

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

CLASSES START

Spring 2027

Bridging Advanced Placement Track


Application and class start dates

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 4, 2027

CLASSES START

Summer 2027

Program Information


The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

 

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1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, TX 78701

 

acen-sealThe Associate Degree Nursing Program at Âé¶¹AV located in Temple, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

 

 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.

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The Associate Degree Nursing program requires a separate application and admission process from Âé¶¹AV.

*Please review the information below before applying.

Application Steps

  1. under the Pre-Nursing degree plan. You MUST apply to Âé¶¹AV before submitting your Nursing application. This step assigns you a Âé¶¹AV Student ID Number that will be required in step 4. Currently enrolled students under the Pre-Nursing degree plan may skip this step. 
  2. Take the HESI Admission Assessment at the Testing Center
  3. Review the following documents 
  4. Select Apply to Nursing below to start a new Nursing application. Log in using your personal email address. To complete a previously started application, or review your completed nursing application, go to your . Only use the button below once to avoid creating multiple applications and duplicate reminder messages.

Apply to Nursing

Upcoming In-Person Information Sessions 

Learn more about the Âé¶¹AV Nursing programs by attending an in-person Information Session. We will go over admission and application requirements, steps to apply to the program, selection criteria and more.

Dates: September 16, 2025, December 16, 2025 or April 14, 2026
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Dell Martin Nursing Education Center, Room 1003
Building #10 on the Campus Map

Recorded Information Sessions

If you cannot attend one of our in-person Information Sessions, view the recorded presentation by selecting the Nursing Info Session button below, and open/print the Information Packet of your choice below to follow along.

Information Sessions are optional - you are not required to attend/view the presentation to be eligible to apply.


 

The Associate Degree in Nursing program has articulation agreements with the following Universities and RN-BSN Programs:








  


 

The Associate Degree Nursing program uses several settings to provide the nursing students with a variety of clinical experiences.

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In addition to hospital-based experiences, ADN students complete rotations in various extended care facilities and community agencies. All of these experiences help prepare ADN students for the workplace environment.

  • Graduates consistently exceed the Texas and National NCLEX-RN first time pass rates
  • The ADN program was ranked #9 of the 

     

ADN Program Outcomes
ADN Evaluation of Student Learning & Program Outcomes

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