Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)

The Brazosport College Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Program is a two year plan of study. Upon satisfactory completion of all college, program, and Texas 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). The ADN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Application Process

Application to the ADN Program is a two-step process:

Step 1: Applicants must complete and satisfy all Brazosport College application (via Apply Texas) and admission requirements, including submission of original transcripts from all previous colleges, nursing programs, and high schools. Successful completion of TSI testing is required. Prerequisite courses and nursing courses require college level reading and writing skills. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the college catalog and program information materials.  Applicants are responsible for submitting all application materials by the published deadline.

Step 2: To apply to the ADN Program, a separate application (via a JotForm Link) is required. The ADN Program application is available December 1-January 31.

Admission Requirements

Consideration for admission into the ADN Program is competitive and includes (2) major requirements:

• Complete the HESI Admission Assessment (HESI A2) and the HESI Critical Thinking Exam during the yearly application cycle (December 1 - January 31).The HESI exams are scheduled and administered through the Brazosport College Testing Center.
  • The HESI A2 exam includes the following content areas: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary and Knowledge, Anatomy and Physiology, and Math. HESI preparation and study materials are available in the BC library, for purchase in the college bookstore, and from other sources.
  • The Brazosport College ADN Program does not utilize a definitive cutoff score for HESI exams, rather all applicants are ranked against one another. Students with higher overall HESI scores will be selected for admission into the ADN Program.
• Complete the prerequisite courses with a letter grade of C or better.
  • Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to applying to the ADN Program.
  • Applicants are solely accountable for ensuring a transcript(s) demonstrating successful completion of the prerequisite course(s) has been received no later than January 31st.

Applicants selected for program admission are provided with a conditional acceptance until the following requirements are met:

• Two “clear” background checks are required as a condition of full acceptance into the BC nursing program and before you may attend a clinical course: (1) a DPS/FBI background check conducted by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON); and (2) an additional background check conducted through Viewpoint Screening. Instructions on how to obtain these required background checks are provided in the conditional acceptance letter emailed to selected applicants.
  • A “clear” background check obtained from the Texas Board of Nursing is demonstrated by receiving a “Blue card” or a “positive” Outcome Letter.
  • A “clear” background check obtained via Viewpoint Screening is demonstrated by results revealing no convictions of a crime other than a misdemeanor driving violation in the past seven (7) years.
• Provide documentation indicating that all clinical requirements have been met (immunizations, drug screens, CPR, etc.)

Program Information

Generally, ADN nursing students are in class 4 days per week. Clinical (hospital-based) course schedules include: early morning start times (0600), weekends, nights, afternoons, holidays, and as required, to meet program and course objectives. Clinical sites are throughout Brazoria and Matagorda Counties and reliable transportation is vital. Employment must not interfere with academic or clinical performance. No accommodation is made for student work schedules.

A personal laptop/tablet, computer literacy, and reliable internet access are essential. There are additional nursing program and college fees as described in the college catalog. Fees, tuition, and unforeseen costs are subject to change.

For additional information about the ADN curriculum track, including the application process, visit the Health Professions website.