Steps to Apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program

STEP 1

BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ADN ADMISSION

REQUIRED

DETAILS

Information Session

• Attend an Information Session.

• See Information Session Schedule

Apply to Navarro College

• Apply to Navarro College if you're not already a student

• Prior to acceptance to the program, you should be on Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-AS (AS.BDN)

Transcripts

• Send all OFFICIAL transcripts from each college/university attended to Navarro College Office of Admissions (Corsicana)

ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

• Take the TEAS test.

• Must achieve a minimum 66% Total TEAS Score

• Students may take the TEAS test twice during each application cycle (March 1, 2024 - Application deadline for 2025 admission).

• Only one set of scores will be accepted.

The ATI TEAS is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. Most likely, you've been asked to take the TEAS as part of your basic admissions requirements for nursing or allied health school. That's because studies show a consistent link between a student's performance on the TEAS and future academic success.

STEP 2

APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE ADN PROGRAM

Mail or hand deliver a hard copy of the following documents:

DOCUMENT TYPE (REQUIRED)

 DOCUMENT INFORMATION

  ADN Program Application for Admission

• Download application: ADN Application for Admission

• Application MUST be typed. Handwritten applications will not be considered. Print application after typing in all areas of information, sign the application and include in your application packet. 

• See application deadlines

  Transcripts

• Include unofficial transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended, including Navarro College in your ADN application packet.

  ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

• Include first page of TEAS test results

  Degree Audit Transcript

• Include a copy of your Degree Audit Transcript obtained via Self-Service under unofficial transcripts.

• Must be under the correct degree plan. Contact the Registrar for assistance.

STEP 3

BEGIN GATERING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

Immediately begin working on completing the following immunization requirements and/or gathering documented proof of immunizations.

You can mail or hand deliver copies of documentation. Documentation is due on application deadline.

 IMMUNIZATION TYPE

  IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT

HepB vaccine series

or

Positive Antibody Titer

• Must show completion of dose #1 & #2 by application deadline.

• Dose #3 MUST be completed one week prior to program orientation day.

• Proof of a complete HepB vaccine series, or

• a Positive Antibody Titer.

•  Series takes 6 months, so start NOW

Upon acceptance to the ADN Bridge progam, the following immunization records must uploaded to SurPath prior to orientation.

IMMUNIZATION TYPE

  IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)  or  Positive Antibody Titer

• Two immunizations for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), or

• a Positive Antibody Titer showing immunity to all three.

Varicella (Chicken pox)  or  Positive Antibody Titer

• Two immunizations for Varicella (Chicken pox) or

• a Positive Antibody Titer

TDAP  

• Proof of one dose of TDAP

  • If no record then, you will need to receive TDAP.

  • If TDAP was administered > 10 years ago, you will need TD booster. TD booster is required every ten years thereafter.

Influenza

• One influenza injection to cover flu season 2024 then again fall of 2025.

HepB vaccine series 

or 

Positive Antibody Titer

• Proof of a complete HepB vaccine series, or

• a Positive Antibody Titer.

•  Series takes 6 months, so start NOW

COVID-19

Covid vaccination will be required by some clinical facilities. Refer to CDC guidelines

STEP 4: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Once you have completed STEPS 1 and 2, the ADN program will submit your name to the Texas Board of Nursing (TxBON) as a qualified applicant. The TxBON will submit your name to IdentoGO (fingerprinting agency). You should receive a link to register for fingerprints. DO NOT REGISTER FOR FINGERPRINTS UNTIL YOU ARE OFFERED ADMISSION.  AFTER fingerprints are processed, applicants will receive a blue card or an operations outcome letter from the Texas Board of Nursing. Current LVN's may not be required to complete fingerprinting.

Admission letters will include important information regarding important next steps which will include:

•  Registering for Fingerprints

• Submission of blue card or operations outcome letter sent to you by the TxBON 

• Registration for drug screening

• Proof of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR  

• Proof of TB skin test.  

• Information regarding MANDATORY program orientation 

• LVN-RN Bridge Orientation for Navarro College-Waxahachie will be April 11, 2025

• LVN-RN Bridge Orientation for Navarro College-Corsicana will be April 25, 2025.

• Information regarding dates for clinical site orientation

• Verification of Social Security card

• Proof of Health Insurance

• Registering with SurPath