Alternate Entry into the ADN Program for Graduates of the ACC LVN Program

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Admission to the College

• Gain admission to Austin Community College; follow instructions/process at http://www.austincc.edu
  Visit a campus advisor or counselor to determine need for ACC assessment testing.
• Associate Degree Nursing requires that the TSI status be complete or exempt.

NOTE: Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to the ADN Program

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Applying to the Program

• STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE INFORMATION SESSION BEFORE REQUESTING A NURSING ADVISING SESSION. Review the Associate Degree Nursing website and complete a mandatory Information Session
  • Retain and submit copy of successful completion of online post-test with application.
    
• Complete program required immunizations.

• Complete all 7 prerequisite courses (see degree plan for complete listing) with a minimum GPA of 2.7 for these seven courses only. We accept grades of “C” or better. My prerequisite GPA is: __________. GPA calculator (ACC makes no guarantee as to third party application reliability or accuracy)

• BIOL 2304/2101 (Anatomy), BIOL 2305/2102 (Physiology)
  • Biology (for Anatomy) and Chemistry (for Physiology) assessment tests required. See http://www.austincc.edu/biology
• BIOL 2420 Microbiology and BIOL 2305/2102 Physiology
  • Must have been completed within 5 years of application deadline.
  • Completion of BIOL 2304/2101 is required.
• HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
  • You must have completed BIOL 2304/2101 Anatomy with a minimum of “C”
  • You must have completed a Math course above MATD 0330 with a minimum grade of “C” or TASP/THEA Math 230 or Math Assessment (Compass 39).
  • Exempt students need proof of a Math course or Assessment.
• College Math – any college level math course
• PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2314
  • Health Science students may take both PSYC 2301 and PSYC 2314 during the same semester.

• Complete HESI Admission Assessment after completion (or during the last 6 weeks) of your final prerequisite semester.
• Register by email: adn@austincc.edu, include your student ID number.
• Test details, dates and times

• Submit ADN application during application periods only with:
  • Immunization documentation
  • Information Session Verification Form
  • Minimum GPA of 2.7 in 7 prerequisites
  • Transcripts/course description from colleges other than ACC, if applicable
  • Must begin Alternate Entry program within one year of graduating from ACC, LVN program.

Selection into the Program

• New classes start each fall and spring semester.
• Competitive ranking based on GPA in prerequisites, co-requisites, HESI score. Bonus points are given to re-applicants. Ranking Formula

Please note that to be compliant with clinical facility requirements, a mandatory criminal background check will be required prior to admission to the ADN Program. As specific timelines must be met, do not do this until instructed by the program.

Applications may be obtained/submitted to Health Science Admissions
Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78702 (Building 8000, Room 8356) Revised 1/10/09