Registered NurseAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Nursing is as much a calling as it is a career path. Many people become interested in the profession because they feel a need to help people. As Val Saintsbury once said, “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion and caring without even a prescription.” Nurses do more than giving medicine and treat wounds. They care about their patients and help improve their lives and disease outcomes.
At Midland College (MC), the associate degree Nursing (A.D.N.) program is fully accredited with the Texas Board of Nursing. The A.D.N. program is an intense, high-quality program that prepares the graduate for an entry-level nursing position. The Associate Degree Nursing program offers two options. Option One (1): the traditional program track is full-time, 4-semesters. Option Two (2): LVN to ADN transition track is a full-time, 3-semester program for those individuals who already possess an LVN license in the state of Texas. Both programs will prepare nursing students to apply to the Texas Board of Nursing for participation in the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
If you like science or are intrigued by the human body, want a rewarding career in a time-honored profession, nursing is the choice for you. Nursing provides diverse career paths with excellent pay and flexible hours in multiple employment locations allowing autonomy and adventure. Nursing is a rewarding career that provides the opportunity to change the lives of both nurses and patients.
Midland College's ADN program is an affordable, high quality nursing education at a low-cost. Midland College faculty are committed to helping students achieve educational goals. The bonus of Midland College is that credits transfer to 4-year institutions assisting the achievement of educational career goals. Midland College is currently in the candidacy process with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN accreditation evaluates the quality of the nursing program and it is a voluntary process. According to ACEN "ACEN accreditation indicates to the general public and to the educational community that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives and is working to achieve these objectives."
For more information about the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), select the link below:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Scholarship Plus Employment
Midland College, in partnership with Midland Memorial Hospital, offers up to a full scholarship (tuition, fees, books, uniforms, supplies and licensing exam fees).
Applicants must be admitted to this MC program, complete a Midland Memorial Hospital application, interview and complete a work agreement before the scholarship will be applied. Scholarship recipients will commit to two years of employment with Midland Memorial Hospital.
Workforce Solutions (WIOA) Eligible
Students choosing this academic pathway may receive funding and other financial assistance and support from Workforce Solutions. See www.facebook.com/PermianBasinWorkforce, call (432) 367-1449 (option 5), or open the flyer for information on the services they provide in partnership with Midland College. The Workforce Solutions office is located on Midland College's main campus, in room 138 of the Technology Center (TC) Building. Note: Students receiving federal and state financial aid are not eligible for WIOA assistance.
Pass Rate
2022 Official NCLEX Pass Rate per TX BON and NCSBN
Midland College First-Time Test Takers
- First-Time Candidates Passed / Attempted: 44/46
- Exam Pass Rate for First-Time Candidates: 95.65%
National First-Time Test Takers
- Associate Degree Pass Rate: 77.91%
- Baccalaureate Degree Pass Rate: 82.32%
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Joining Our Program
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Marketable Skills
Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:
- Critical thinking and complex problem- solving
- Computer skills
- Adaptability learning and functioning in new situations
- Time Management
- Dependability and work ethic
- Communication
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Professionalism
Career Opportunities
There are a number of career opportunities for Registered Nurses including:
- Travel Nurse
- Acute Care Hospital Nursing
- Long Term Care Geriatric Nursing
- Dialysis
- School Nurse
- Employee Health Nursing
- Community health Nursing
- Nurse Researcher /Informatics
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Nurse Educators
- Nurse Midwife
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Nurse Practitioner
Demand
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of nurses is projected to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons including an increased emphasis on preventive care, growing rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population as they live longer and more active lives.
Completion of Prerequisites
Submit application to begin the process of your background check (process may take up to 30-90 days with the Board of Nursing)
Health Sciences and Allied Health General Application
complete THE FOLLOWING before submitting Your 9x12 Envelope:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Satisfy requirements for Texas Success Initiative (TSI):
- Pass the background check process with the Texas Board of Nursing
- Take the ATI test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) and score a minimum level of proficiency of 58.7%.
- Applicant must provide an official transcript of all college work to the nursing department and Midland College Registrar's office.
- Obtain a minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This requirement is for students born and educated through high school outside the United States. The TOEFL score is valid for two years.
- BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II must be current within five years of program admission, with a minimum grade of "B" or better. If BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 were taken more than five years ago, then BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology must be taken with a minimum grade of "B" or better.
- Show evidence of a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on all college coursework.
- LVN to ADN Transition applicants must hold a current unencumbered license to practice nursing as an L.V.N. in the State of Texas.
- Have the immunizations and meet all requirements listed in the ADN nursing information packet.
- Complete American Heart Association CPR course (online will NOT be accepted).
Traditional Track
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
ENGL 1301 Composition I
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
LVN to ADN Transition Track
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
ENGL 1301 Composition I
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
RNSG 1201 Pharmacology (offered only online)
Application Due dates
Traditional Track
- Fall semester, May 25
- Spring Semester, October 1
- Admission is limited and based on a point system
Transition LVN to ADN
Notice: The application packets below are for the Spring 2025 cohort only. Application packets for Fall 2025 and beyond are being revised and will be updated at a later date. Please check back in the fall.
- Transition application deadline: October 1st for admission in the Spring semester.
- Admission is limited and based on a point system.
Admission to the program is competitive. The ADN program uses selective admission criteria. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. Ranking applicants is based on the number of general education courses completed in the ADN degree plan and the grade earned in those courses.
Application deadlines for the traditional option are May 25 for admission for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. The application deadline for LVN to ADN Transition is October 1.
The number of students admitted each semester depends upon resources and faculty availability.
Additional points to earn to assist in consideration of a higher score to the traditional track:
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Lifespan Growth and Development
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Students can expect a very busy schedule in both the classroom and in various clinical sites with potentially long hours. Devoting time to study is a must to be able to succeed. Students are encouraged not to work during this educational time so that all of the student’s attention can focus on being successful.
The Student Nurse Association on campus meets for fellowship and activities with nursing students discussing nursing and learning opportunities in the community. All semesters of nursing students are encouraged to join. The Student Nurse Association is a great way to make friends and become part of college life.
For advisement concerning program requirements, start by seeing an assigned pathway advisor in the Student Services Center. Pathway advisors help students connect with career choices giving guidance concerning required prerequisite courses to complete prior to the application process. After successful completion of the ADN program, the graduate nurse is eligible as a candidate to take the Registered Nurse licensure exam for the state of Texas.
ADN Scholarships
Midland College awards over $1 million in scholarships each year. Many of these scholarships are specific for students in this program. To apply for a scholarship, follow the steps listed below.
To be considered for a scholarship, please follow the link below:
Scholarship Plus Employment
Midland College, in partnership with Midland Memorial Hospital, offers up to a full scholarship (tuition, fees, books, uniforms, supplies and licensing exam fees).
Applicants must be admitted to this MC program, complete a Midland Memorial Hospital application, interview and complete a work agreement before the scholarship will be applied. Scholarship recipients will commit to two years of employment with Midland Memorial Hospital.
Visit the Course Catalog for the most complete and up-to-date information.
PLEASE NOTE: Completion of Midland College degrees and/or certificates does not guarantee eligibility to take a certification/registry/licensure examination. The eligibility of each person is determined on an individual basis by the regulatory body of the specific discipline. If you have a conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, physical or mental disability/illness, hospitalization/treatment for chemical dependency within the past five years, current intemperate use of drugs or alcohol or a previous denial of a licensure or action by a licensing authority, you will need to contact the specific regulatory body for an individual ruling. Some programs require a criminal background check and urine and drug screen.
Student Success
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Jacob WallaceThis past fall when Midland College (MC) nursing student Jacob Wallace was in the midst of a clinical rotation in the Oncology Department at Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH), he began performing the routine head-to-toe assessment on a female patient; however, that assessment soon turned into a moment that Wallace termed “serendipitous.” “I could tell that she wanted to talk to someone,” Wallace recalled. “So, instead of continuing with the assessment, I just sat down and visited with her. I truly believe that God put me in that moment for a reason. That evening, she passed away. It is humbling to think that I was one of the last people to talk to her. I’m glad that I took the time to get to know her a little better.” Read the rest of Wallace's story
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