The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree and allows the graduate to apply to take the state licensing exam for registered nursing.

Details of the program are presented in information sessions offered the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Dell Martin Nursing Education Center. No appointment is necessary.

Students desiring admission to the ADN program must:

1. Complete the Temple College (TC) admission procedure. All college requirements must be met.

2. Enroll in the prerequisite courses. These courses are BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I, ITSE 1294 Special Topics in Computer Science, and PSYC 2301 General Psychology. The 3 prerequisite courses must be completed or in progress during the Spring semester to be able to apply for the Fall semester class.
   Corequisite courses may be taken prior to acceptance into the nursing program.

3. Take the Nursing Entrance Test (NET-RN).  The test will be given at the TC Testing Center between February 16, 2009 and March 31, 2009 (excluding March 16-20).  The 3 prerequisite courses must be completed or in progress.
   To sign up for the NET-RN, you must:
   
   1. Pay $30 for the test in the Cashier’s office, One College Centre.  Only cash, credit cards, or money orders will be accepted for payment.  This fee is non-refundable.
   2. Take the receipt to the Testing Center, One College Centre when you are ready to take the test.  Their phone number is 254-298-8586; you may wish to verify testing times prior to arriving.
   A study guide can be purchased in the Temple College Bookstore, Arnold Student Union Building.
   At TC, you may only take the NET once per admission process.

4. Complete the ADN application process.  Bring your NET-RN results to the Dell Martin Nursing Education Center.  If you are bringing scores from another college, the results must be in a college letterhead, sealed envelope.  After your scores have been received, you will be given an application. The last date to complete an application is April 6, 2009.

   The application process includes furnishing official transcripts of prerequisite course grades and any courses that may apply to the ADN program.  You must have a minimum of a “C” in every course.  A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (in all courses that apply toward the nursing curriculum) is required for application to the ADN program.  Biology courses must have been taken within the past ten years.

   Applications will not be processed if any of the stated admission requirements are missing or incomplete.

5. Applicants will be notified by letter of whether or not they are conditionally accepted into the program.  If conditionally accepted into the program, the following must be completed:

   A current physical examination (within six months prior to beginning the nursing program) verifying good physical and mental health with required immunizations.  Note:  Students shall receive the complete series of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations prior to the start of direct patient care. 

   A satisfactory criminal background history check (specific instructions will be given).  Any healthcare facility associated with Temple College may also require criminal background history checks.  Permission to perform the criminal background history check must be given by the student.  Failure to give permission could result in dismissal from the program.  It may be necessary to dismiss students from a program if they are barred from practicing at any healthcare facility.  Future employment and licensing may be affected by the results of a criminal background history check.  The Texas Board of Nursing will also conduct a criminal background history check at the completion of the program.  The background history check you will do for us will NOT guarantee you will meet the BON requirements.    

   Written documentation of successful completion of a CPR course designed for health care providers (e.g., Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association or CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross).  No student will be permitted in the clinical setting without current documentation on file (must remain current throughout the ADN program).

Students seeking admission to the ADN program are admitted on the basis of the following criteria, with maximum point totals awarded as indicated:

• GPA (only general education courses that apply to the ADN curriculum) (5 pts)
• Number of general education credits that apply to the ADN curriculum (3 pts)
• Temple College service area residency status (1pt)
• Pre-Test score (4 pts)

One point will be deducted from an applicant’s point total if the applicant has failed any nursing course in another nursing program.

Admission to the nursing program is determined during the late spring for the fall semester. In the case of competitive admissions, requirements over and above the minimum may be necessary.
Admission to Temple College does not constitute automatic acceptance into the nursing program. In the event the application is rejected, the applicant may request a review by the ADN Department Chair.

*Professional liability insurance will be purchased by the student at the time of registration. Additional expenses incurred as part of the program are the responsibility of the student.
For out-of-state tuition, see TC Catalog

Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for ADN students. Contact the Financial Aid office at (254) 298-8321.

Exit Exam

All candidates will be required to pass an exit exam before graduating from the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Licensure

All students seeking licensure as a registered nurse must pass the NCLEX-RN administered by the Texas Board of Nursing. The Board may delay or refuse to admit persons to their examination or refuse to issue a license or certificate of registration for any of the following reasons:

1. For any criminal offense, including those pending appeal, have you:
1. Been convicted of a misdemeanor?
2. Been convicted of a felony?
3. Pled nolo contendere, no contest, or guilty?
4. Received deferred adjudication?
5. Been placed on community supervision or court-ordered probation, whether or not adjudicated guilty?
6. Been sentenced to serve jail or prison time? Court-ordered confinement?
7. Been granted pre-trial diversion?
8. Been arrested or any pending criminal charges?
9. Been cited or charged with any violation of the law?
10. Been subject of a court-martial; Article 15 violation; or received any form of military judgement/punishment/action?

(You may only exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations.)

NOTE: Expunged and Sealed Offenses: While expunged or sealed offenses, arrests, tickets, or citations need not be disclosed, it is your responsibility to ensure the offense, arrest, ticket or citation has, in fact, been expunged or sealed. It is recommended that you submit a copy of the Court Order expunging or sealing the record in question to the BON office with your application. Failure to reveal an offense, arrest, ticket, or citation that is not in fact expunged or sealed, will at a minimum, subject your license to a disciplinary fine. Non-disclosure of relevant offenses raises questions related to truthfulness and character.
NOTE: Orders of Non-Disclosure: Pursuant to Tex.Gov’t Code § 552.142(b), if you have criminal matters that are the subject of an order of non-disclosure you are not required to reveal those criminal matters on this form. However, a criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure may become a character and fitness issue. Pursuant to other sections of the Gov’t Code chapter 411, the Texas Nursing Board is entitled to access criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure. If the Board discovers a criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure, even if you properly did not reveal that matter, the Board may require you to provide information about that criminal matter.
2. Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency investigation?
3. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license, certificate, or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
4. Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug?
5. Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder?

The Texas Board of Nursing has identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas. The Board provides individuals the opportunity to petition the Board for a Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with article 213.30(a) of the Nursing Practice Act. Further instructions and forms can be obtained at: ftp://www.bon.state.tx.us/DOAPP.pdf.

Revised Spring 2008

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