Two-year, 60-credit Professional Nursing Practice AAS at Coleman College requiring HESI A2 scores of at least 80% in each subject area, a 2.7 minimum GPA, and six prerequisite courses; admission is competitive (roughly 100 applicants for 30 seats).
Career outlook
Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.
Getting in
What Houston Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.7
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort30
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
Health insurance
HESI A2 with minimum 80% in each subject (A&P, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, Reading, Biology) or TEAS 70% overall with 65% minimum per section; minimum prerequisite and overall GPA 2.7 (A&P I/II, Microbiology, College Algebra, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301). Page lists Spring 2027 application window Nov 9, 2026 to April 9, 2027 and Fall 2027 window May 4 to July 31, 2026 as stated; 10 panel drug screen ($40.81), physical exam, AHA BLS CPR and health insurance required.
