Steps to Apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program
The Traditional ADN program is currently offered at the Waxahachie Campus.
The LVN-RN Bridge program is offered at the Waxahachie, Mexia, and Corsicana campuses.
Please follow the steps below to apply to the program.
REQUIRED |
DETAILS |
| Information Session |
- Attend an Information Session. - See Information Session Schedule - Be sure to sign in upon arrival. - Must arrive on time - late comers (after 5 minutes) will NOT be admitted to the session. |
| Apply to Navarro College |
- Apply to Navarro College if you're not already a student - Make sure you are under the correct degree plan. - Prior to acceptance to the program, you should be on Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-A.S |
| Transcripts |
- Send all OFFICIAL transcripts from each college/university attended to Navarro College Office of Admissions and Records |
| ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) |
- Take the TEAS test. - Students may take the TEAS test twice during each application cycle (March 1, 2020 - Application deadline for 2021 admission). - Only one set of scores will be accepted. The ATI TEAS is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. Most likely, you've been asked to take the TEAS as part of your basic admissions requirements for nursing or allied health school. That's because studies show a consistent link between a student's performance on the TEAS and future academic success. *To be eligible for admission, students applying for the NC ADN program MUST pass: Reading Comprehension with minimum of 72.4 points |
Mail or hand deliver a hard copy of the following documents:
DOCUMENT TYPE (REQUIRED) |
DOCUMENT INFORMATION |
| ADN Program Application for Admission |
- Download application: ADN Application for Admission - Application MUST be typed. Handwritten applications will not be considered. - See application deadlines |
| Transcripts |
- Include transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended, including Navarro College - Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the ADN application packet |
| ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) |
- Include first page of TEAS test results |
| Academc Evaluation |
- Include a copy of your Academic Evaluation obtained via WebAdvisor - Must be under the correct degree plan. Contact the Registrar's Office for assistance. |
If mailing documents, send to:
Navarro College
ATTN: Ms. Stroud - ADN PROGRAM
1900 John Arden Drive
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Immediately begin working on completing the following immunization requirements and/or gathering documented proof of immunizations.
You can mail or hand deliver copies of documentation. Documentation is due on application deadline.
IMMUNIZATION TYPE |
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT |
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or Positive Antibody Titer |
- Two immunizations for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), or - a Positive Antibody Titer showing immunity to all three. |
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or Positive Antibody Titer |
- Two immunizations for Varicella (Chicken pox) or - a Positive Antibody Titer |
| TDAP |
- Proof of one dose of TDAP - If no record then, you will need to receive TDAP. - If TDAP was administered > 10 years ago, you will need TD booster. |
| Influenza |
- One influenza injection to cover flu season then again fall of the admission year. - Will be repeated annually, in fall for clinical |
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or Positive Antibody Titer |
- Proof of a complete HepB vaccine series, or - a Positive Antibody Titer. - Series takes 6 months, so start NOW - Must show completion of dose #1 & #2 by application deadline. - Dose #3 MUST be completed one week prior to program orientation day. |
If mailing documents, send to:
Navarro College
ATTN: Ms. Stroud - ADN PROGRAM
1900 John Arden Drive
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Once you have completed STEPS 1 and 2, the ADN program will submit your name to the Texas Board of Nursing (TxBON) as a qualified applicant. The TxBON will submit your name to IdentoGO (fingerprinting agency). You should receive a link to register for fingerprints. DO NOT REGISTER FOR FINGERPRINTS UNTIL YOU ARE OFFERED ADMISSION.
Faculty will meet, in order to rank all qualified applicants. Offers of admission will be sent out by March 1, 2020.
Admission letters will include important information regarding important next steps which will include:
- Registering for Fingerprints
- Submission of blue card sent to you by the TxBON, or other required TxBON documentation
- Registration for drug screening
- Proof of Amerian Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR (Do not complete this step before May 2020).
- Proof of TB skin test. (Do not complete this step before May 2020).
- Information regarding MANDATORY program orientation
- LVN-RN Bridge Orientation = April 24, 2020
- Traditional students = July 24, 2020
- Information regarding dates for clinical site orientation
- Verification of Social Security card
- Proof of Health Insurance
