Nursing - Registered

Students will no longer be admitted to the Field of Study, Nursing Certificate program effective Fall 2025. Enrolled students will be able to complete program requirements.

Midland College offers traditional and a bridge option to earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in nursing. In addition, the College offers a Nursing Field of Study (FOS) Certificate for those students seeking to transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

The curriculum of the Midland College Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates for entry-level nursing practice as a professional nurse. Upon completion of the program, receiving approval for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing, and successful completion of The National Council Licensure Examination, the graduate is licensed as a registered nurse (R.N.).

The Midland College Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, located at 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, Texas 78701; phone (512) 305-7400.

The L.V.N. to A.D.N. Bridge option is for the licensed vocational nurse (L.V.N.) who possesses a valid Texas license and seeks career mobility. The Traditional A.D.N. option is for students entering the field of nursing. Both options require the same general education courses to complete the degree. The degree plans specify the required nursing courses for Traditional and Bridge students. L.V.N.s can complete the Bridge track in three semesters, after earning all of the general education credits for the degree. The Traditional option requires five semesters to complete, which includes the required nursing prerequisites.

The Traditional option is taught at the Midland College main campus. The L.V.N. to A.D.N. Bridge option is taught at the Midland College main campus and transmitted via interactive video to Fort Stockton’s Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC). Students in the Fort Stockton area can take nursing courses and selected general education courses at the WRTTC. Clinical instruction is an important component of the nursing program. Various hospitals and community agencies are used each semester for the clinical component. The F. Marie Hall SimLife Center at Midland College is used for simulated learning experiences.

The Nursing Field of Study Curriculum is a block of courses that are fully transferable to nursing programs at public upper-level institutions in Texas. Students who successfully complete the curriculum receive full academic credit toward the degree program for courses transferred. A student who transfers without completing the Field of Study Curriculum shall receive academic credit toward the major at the receiving institution for each of the courses successfully completed in the Field of Study Curriculum. Credit shall be granted on a course-for-course basis at the credit-hour level of the receiving institution.

Initial academic advisement should begin with a college Pathways advisor to obtain assistance in making program decisions and to ensure that all college requirements are met. Prospective nursing students are encouraged to speak with the nursing department for program-specific advisement.

Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Program

Admission to the A.D.N. program is competitive and based on selective criteria. Acceptance to Midland College does not guarantee entry into the nursing program. Applicants are ranked based on the number of general education courses completed in the A.D.N. degree plan and the grades earned. Application deadlines for the Traditional Track are May 25 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. For the L.V.N. to A.D.N. Bridge Track, the application deadline is October 1, with classes beginning in January. Admission is contingent on available resources and faculty.

Admission Requirements - Traditional and Bridge Tracks

To apply to the A.D.N. program, applicants must first be admitted to Midland College and meet the following additional requirements:

1. Submit the online Health Sciences Division Application for Admission.

2. Hold a high school diploma or GED.

3. Provide transcripts for all prior college coursework to both the nursing department and the

Midland College Registrar’s Office.

4. International students must achieve a minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT, valid for two

years.

5. Complete all three sections of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) unless exempt.

6. Score a grade of at least “Proficient” on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). A four-

week wait is required between retakes. TEAS scores are valid for two years.

7. Complete prerequisite courses as specified in the degree plan.

8. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses required for the A.D.N. degree.

9. Achieve a grade of “B” or better in both BIOL 2401 (Anatomy and Physiology I) and BIOL 2402

(Anatomy and Physiology II), completed within five years of program admission. For

older coursework, consult the nursing department.

10. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all college coursework.

11. Complete a criminal background check through the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) before

program admission. Fees for background checks are the responsibility of the student.

Applicants with legal, mental health, or substance abuse concerns must contact the BON to

determine eligibility. A clearance letter or blue postcard from the BON must be submitted

to the nursing department (note: clearance does not guarantee program admission).

12. Bridge applicants must hold a current, unencumbered L.V.N. license in Texas and maintain it

throughout the program.

13. Provide proof of required immunizations, including:

• Three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine

• Two doses of the MMR vaccine

• Current Tdap vaccine (within the last 10 years)

• Two doses or a titer for varicella

• Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (required by clinical agencies)

14. Obtain current certification in American Heart Association (AHA) CPR for Professional

Rescuers. Certification must be maintained throughout the program; online CPR courses

are not accepted.

Program Policies

Students must comply with all college and nursing program policies, including:

• Passing a urine drug screening each semester (at student expense).

• Maintaining professional liability insurance (fee assessed at registration).

• Carrying health and accident insurance throughout the program.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the program and be awarded the degree, students must earn a grade of C or higher in all degree plan coursework. Additionally, candidates must complete the NCLEX-RN review course during their final semester. General education courses may be taken earlier than outlined in the curriculum plan but must be completed no later than the designated semester. Nursing courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence to ensure proper progression through the program.

In addition, the Texas Board of Nursing requires all applicants for initial licensure by examination to pass the board-approved jurisprudence exam. For full details, visit: Texas Board of Nursin g.

Learn more about Nursing.

Or, contact:
Division Secretary
(432) 686-4862

adn@midland.edu

Jennifer Swendsen, DNP, MSN, RN
Program Director Chair, Associate Degree Nursing
jswendsen @midland.edu

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