2026-2027 DRAFT Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook
Nursing, Registered
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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.
If you have a heart for caring, a passion for helping others, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, nursing may be your calling!
Midland College offers two pathways to earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing:
- Traditional ADN Track - for students new to nursing
- LVN to ADN Bridge Track - for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) seeking career advancement
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program prepares graduates for entry-level practice as professional registered nurses. After completing the program, receiving approval from the Texas Board of Nursing, and passing the NCLEX-RN®, graduates are eligible for licensure as Registered Nurses (RNs).
The Midland College ADN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, located at 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, Texas 78701; phone (512) 305-7400.
Program Options
Traditional ADN Track
- Designed for students entering nursing
- Four semesters in length (plus prerequisites)
- Offered at the Midland College main campus
LVN to ADN Bridge Track
- Designed for LVNs with an active Texas license
- Two semesters after completing general education requirements
- Offered at the Midland College main campus
- Also delivered via interactive video to Fort Stockton’s Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC)
Both tracks require the same general education courses; nursing courses differ by pathway. Clinical instruction is a key component of the program with experiences being held in hospitals and community agencies in Midland, Odessa, and Big Spring each semester. Simulation learning also takes place in the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center on the Midland campus.
Admission to the ADN Program is competitive due to cohort size limitations and the availability of clinical placement sites. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
The application submission due date is May 25 for Fall entry and October 25 for Spring entry each year.
To be considered for admission, applicants must complete the following:
1. College Admission
• Apply to Midland College and meet all general admission requirements
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 from all college coursework
2. Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS, Version 7) and earn a minimum level of “Proficient”
3. Hold an active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Note - any other form of CPR
certification is not accepted.
4. LVN to ADN Bridge Track applicants must hold an active, unencumbered Texas LVN license and maintain it throughout
the program.
5. Obtain background clearance from the Texas Board of Nursing in the form of a “blue card” or letter. Any other form of
background clearance is not accepted.
Note: LVN to ADN Bridge Track applicants do not need to do this step. Active LVNs have already completed this with
licensure.
6. Ensure Required Immunizations, in accordance with Texas Law, are up to date:
• Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch/DISA. Students must create an account and upload
proper documentation.
• Required immunizations:
• Hepatitis B
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) - expires after 10 years
• Bacterial Meningitis (if required by Texas enrollment requirements as listed in the Midland College Catalog).
7. Submit the Student Information form found in the application packet
8. Complete all required prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or higher, including:
• ENGL 1301 Composition I
• PSYC 2301 General Psychology
• PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
• RNSG 1201 Pharmacology - *Required for LVN to ADN Bridge Track only; Not for Traditional ADN Track*
9. Complete all required prerequisite coursework within 5 years of application due date with a grade of B or higher,
including:
• BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
10. Extra admission points for the Tradition ADN Track can be earned with completion of the following:
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Active Phlebotomy Certificate from an accredited college or program
• Other active current healthcare field Certificate from an accredited college or program
11. Extra admission points for the LVN to ADN Bridge Track can be earned with completion of the following:
• Active Phlebotomy Certificate from an accredited college or program
• Other active healthcare field Certificate from an accredited college or program
12. International Students: For the purposes of admission to the Program, an international student is defined as a student
who did not graduate from a high school in the United States. All international students must demonstrate English
language proficiency by taking and passing either:
• TOEFL iBT ($225.00), with minimum scores of:
• TOEFL Overall Score 79
• TOEFL Reading Score 18
• TOEFL Listening Score 20
• TOEFL Speaking Score 20
• TOEFL Writing Score 17
• Duolingo English Test ($59.00), with minimum scores of:
• Duolingo Overall Score 110
• Duolingo Reading Score 110
• Duolingo Listening Score 110
• Duolingo Speaking Score 110
• Duolingo Writing Score 110
All admissions requirements and application materials are published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage www.midland.edu/nursing.
Ranking and Admissions
Applicants who meet all minimum eligibility requirements are evaluated using a standardized point system outlined in the published Admissions Packet.
Applicants are ranked based on total admission points earned in designated coursework and optional certificates including:
- ENGL 1301 Composition I - 3 points for A; 2 points B; 1 point for C
- PSYC 2301 General Psychology - 3 points for A; 2 points B; 1 point for C
- BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I - 5 points for A; 3 points B
- BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II - 5 points for A; 3 points B
- PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development - 3 points for A; 2 points B; 1 point for C
- Humanities/Fine Arts elective - 3 points for A; 2 points B; 1 point for C
- RNSG 1201 Pharmacology - 3 points for A; 2 points B; 1 point (LVN-ADN Bridge Track only)
- Certified Nursing Assistant - 2 points (Traditional Track only)
- Phlebotomy certificate - 1 point
- Other healthcare field certificate - 1 point
When applicants have equivalent point totals, student overall grade point average is used as a secondary ranking factor.
Additional information regarding admission requirement, application material, and scoring criteria is published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage at www.midland.edu/nursing.
Program Requirements
Accepted students must:
- Take all courses in sequential order. General education courses may be completed earlier than scheduled, but must be finished by the designated semester in the degree plan.
- Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses
- Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure and required immunizations throughout the duration of the program.
- Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.
- Pass a required urine drug screening each semester
Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the program, students must
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all courses listed on the degree plan
- Complete the NCLEX-RN review course during their final semester
- Pass the Texas Board of Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. For complete and current requirements, refer to the Texas Board of Nursing website.
Learn more about Nursing.
Or, contact:
Jennifer Swendsen, DNP, MSN, RN
Program Director Chair, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing Division Office
Get Started at MC provides information for new and returning students about how to apply and enroll.
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