Nursing, AAS

Credit-By-Examination may be earned for RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360, and RNSG 1105 by LVNs, Military Medics, and Paramedics. Summer entry. Complete details of the Fast Track Option are provided on the TCC website. The Fast Track Option course sequence in the first term may vary for the spring entry.

Fall/Spring entry generic.

All semesters are consecutive.

Students are strongly urged to complete all general education requirements prior to entering the program.

Testing fees are assessed for all nursing theory courses.

Selective Admission Criteria

Requirements for Applicants:

• All Biology courses (BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420) must have been completed prior to application to the Nursing Program.

• Completion of all courses required for the program with a grade of “C” or better.

• Completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required if their native/first language is not English. 

Admission Criteria:

• A grade of C or better on the required courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420.

• HESI A2 (75% or higher on Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Anatomy & Physiology, and Math) score on a standardized admission test.

Complete details of the nursing admissions process can be found on the TCC website.

Additional Requirements for Transfer Student Applicants:

• Admission to Tarrant County College

• Letter of good standing from the dean or director of the previously attended nursing program

• Copy of official transcript(s)

• Completion of tests for the clinical component of the program (DFWHC Orientation, HIPAA, TCC Nursing Student Handbook Examination, Dosage Calculation Examination) with passing scores

Some transfer students may be required to audit RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I.

Requirements for Students Admitted to the Nursing Program:

• Negative drug screen

• Background checks

• Proof of medical insurance

• Current healthcare provider CPR course (approved by the American Heart Association)

• Social Security card

• Participation in Nursing Program Orientation

• Current immunizations for the duration of the program

• Completion of all courses required for the program with a grade of “C” or better

• Completion of English Proficiency, if required

Applicants with a history of criminal charges, mental illness, or chemical dependency must request a Declaratory Order from the Texas Board of Nursing to determine eligibility for licensure prior to admission to the Nursing Program.

Any student admitted to the Nursing Program must meet the legal requirements for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses.

The TCC Nursing Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, https://www.bon.texas.gov, and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.acenursing.org.

All students enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Level 2 certificate program must meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Additional TSI information can be found on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and the Texas Success Initiative - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

This program prepares a student for an occupational license. However, the student may not be eligible for licensing if they have a prior criminal history. For more details, see House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements.