Registered Nursing Associate Degree Nursing Program
Associate Degree Nursing
The Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing Program is an integrated program that leads to eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) to become a registered nurse (RN). Students must maintain "C" or better grades in ALL nursing and science courses and overall 2.0 grade point averages (GPAs) to graduate from the Lamar State College Orange Registered Nursing Program. To be considered for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, students must be accepted to LSCO and have submitted transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. Applicants must also submit the following to the Nursing Department by the application deadline:
- An application to the Associate Degree Nursing Program dated within the current application portal;
- Evidence that the applicant has mastered basic proficiency in reading, writing and math skills by having met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement;
- Degree Plan by submitting unofficial transcript evaluation and course equivalency;
- Health Education Systems Incorporated Admission Assessment (HESI A²) Exam profile taken within one year of application deadline indicating a composite score of 75 or higher, with an 80 or higher in English/reading, a 75 or higher in anatomy and physiology; and a 75 or higher in mathematics.
Complete information about the Registered Nursing Transition Program, including admission requirements, application deadlines, criminal background policy, and current application forms, is available on the LSCO website or from the Nursing Administrative Assistant located in the Stark Nursing and Classroom Building.
After acceptance into the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program, students must provide the following additional information:
- Proof of current CPR certification
- History and Physical Examination, including proof of immunization
Negative or clear Criminal Background Check (blue card, outcome letter of eligibility, and/or a Declaratory Order
Registered Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing, AAS
Explore the degree plan for this program, which encompasses the ADN curriculum, prerequisites, course requirements, and the total number of credit hours needed per semester.
Program Requirements and Resources
The RN Associate Degree Nursing program is selective — our admission scoring process considers professional behavior, academic achievement, consecutive applications, and residency points. Learn more about our deadlines and additional requirements.
The RN Associate Degree Nursing program application is available online and opens from August 1st to October 15th. Upload any required documents and submit your application.
See a comprehensive list of all estimated expenses for the program, as well as ADN-specific financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
The LSCO Nursing Simulation Center allows degree-seeking nursing students the opportunity to master skills in a controlled learning environment. Students are able to apply information learned in the classroom setting to a real-world patient scenario.
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