Apr 16, 2024  
2022-2023 Course Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate Degree Nursing: L.V.N. to A.D.N.


The Brazosport College LVN to ADN Curriculum Track is a three semester plan of study designed for the LVN transitioning to the professional nursing role. Upon satisfactory completion of all college, program, and board of nursing requirements students are awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Nursing and are eligible for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 

Application to the LVN to ADN Curriculum Track is a two-step process.

1. Applicants must satisfy all TSI requirements and Brazosport College application and admission requirements including submission of original transcripts from all previous colleges, nursing programs, and high schools.

2. An additional, separate application is required for the LVN to ADN Curriculum Track.

The LVN to ADN Curriculum Track program admission process is highly competitive. Minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA requirement is 2.5 or greater. A holistic review of minimum admissions qualifications may be considered by the program admissions committee in extraordinary circumstances. The average GPA for applicants accepted to the program is 3.0 or higher. Applicants must complete the HESI readiness assessment during the application period.

Applicants may access the on-line application for the LVN to ADN Curriculum Track and find complete information about the application process and requirements (LVN to ADN Curriculum Track Information Packet) at: www.brazosport.edu/healthprofessions

Credit By Examination/Substitution - 7 Credit Hours


The following courses include material already mastered in an L.V.N. licensure program.  Students will earn credit in these courses by examination or substitution. Ample review materials will be provided prior to examination.  Please consult the program handbook for a detailed description of credit by examination.