Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards an associate degree in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Credit for the LPN/LVN license shortens the program.
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 Texas State Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Texas State Technical College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 7 Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2401 or 2301/2101) with lab · within 10 years Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2402 or 2302/2102) with lab · within 10 years Composition I (ENGL 1301) General Psychology (PSYC 2301) Humanities or Fine Arts elective (e.g. ARTS 1301, HUMA 1301, PHIL 2306, MUSI 1306) Lifespan Growth and Development (PSYC 2314) Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (BIOL 2420 or 2320/2120) with lab · within 10 years Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS 7 Score 70 ATI TEAS composite %, plus Reading 75% on same attempt Certifications 2 Current, active LVN license in good standing Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist (3 points), Advanced EMT (2), EMT (1) Recommended Health and background checks 3 Drug screen Required insurance Texas BON criminal background check (blue card) Application basics 5 Mandatory information session Official high school transcript and all college transcripts Prerequisite grades points: A =4, B =3, C =2, in progress/CLEP =1 per course Early application (by Sept 30 =5, by Oct 30 =3) Recommended TSTC graduate within 3 years Recommended Experience 2 Area of work experience: acute care =5, skilled nursing =4, PDN/home health =3, clinic/school =2, non patient care =1 Recommended Years of LVN work experience: >5 years =3, 3-5 =2, 7 months-2 years =1 Recommended 
