Nursing FAQ

• Nursing Assistant
• Practical Nursing (PN) exit option after year one of in the nursing program (AAS in Nursing)
• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing (Professional Nurse) Traditional and Evening/Weekend Program (E/W Trinidad campus only)
• Dual Enrollment with a partner university for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• The Nursing Assistant program provides the required training, both theory and clinical practice, to become a CNA (Certified Nurses Aide). It takes one semester or less.
• The Practical Nursing Program provides the required training, both theory and clinical practice, to become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN and attain a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). NUR 169 must be taken at the conclusion of the second semester of nursing school. It takes one year of nursing courses and approximately one semester of pre-requisite courses.
• The Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing Program provides the required education, both theory and clinical practice, to become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and attain a RN (Registered Nurse). It takes two years of nursing courses and approximately one semester of pre-requisite courses.
• The dual enrollment for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing can be completed with any of our partner universities. These universities allow TSC Nursing Students to take BSN courses while in the ADN program. Please contact the Nursing Advisor for more information on the various options with the different partners.

• All applications will be completed on-line through the TSC Online Nursing Application.
• You must complete the pre-requisite general education courses with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They are Human Anatomy & Physiology I, English Composition, and Human Growth and Development. No more than one grade of W, D, or F allowed during the prerequisite BIO courses.

• Complete an application for admission to Trinidad State College.
• Have official transcripts sent to Trinidad State College from any other colleges attended.
• Schedule an appointment to take the placement assessment exam. Contact the Student Service Center in Trinidad at 719-846-5473 or the Learning Center in Alamosa at 719-589-7107.

• Yes, all mandatory prerequisite courses must be completed by the summer semester prior to fall admission.
• Acceptance is not confirmed until all grades are posted and requirements are met.
• All students are admitted on a point system criterion.

Students requesting admission into the third and fourth semesters must:

• Supply current active unencumbered licensure
• Present official transcripts from all previous colleges
• Meet all prerequisite requirements
• Additional courses may apply
• Those who do not have an active license or who have not practiced within three years are required to begin courses as a new student.