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Program Highlights
• High pass rates of graduates on the NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination
• Clinical learning experiences in a variety of health care settings and locations
• Experienced and credentialed faculty
• Chapter of National Student Nurses Association
• Licensure Readiness Exit Examination
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year curriculum which leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The curriculum, which includes classroom, campus skills labs, and clinical agency learning experiences, is designed to provide opportunities for students to complete the program and make application to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Graduates who meet eligibility requirements as mandated by the state of initial licensure and who successfully complete the licensure examination are eligible to begin practice as registered nurses.
The Bridge entry is based on a mobility curriculum with summer bridge or transition courses that allow LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurses) to "bridge" the gap between Vocational Nursing Education and the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Entry Requirements
Prospective LVN-RN Bridge applicants must meet all general Program admission requirements including attendance at a Program Information Session.
Special Licensure and Work Experience Requirements
• Current Texas Vocational Nursing License
• At least one year of full-time work experience as LVN (includes beginning GVN experience) or the equivalent if part-time work experience is to be considered.
• If an August graduate of the Navarro College Vocational Nursing Program and applying for admission the following summer, then may satisfy year's work experience with at least 9 months of full-time work experience (includes beginning GVN experience).
• Note: Work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Curriculum Overview
Upon successful completion of Bridge summer courses, LVN-RN Bridge students join the generic sophomore class and continue with the class to complete the final two semesters of the Program.
See LVN-RN Bridge Degree Plan