NursingFAQ

• Nursing Assistant
• Practical Nursing (PN) exit option after year one in the nursing program (AAS in Nursing)
• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing (Professional Nurse): Traditional and Evening/Weekend Programs
• LPN to ADN
• Paramedic to ADN
• Dual Enrollment for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Nursing Assistant

  One semester or less

  Provides the required training, both theory and clinical practice, to become a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide).

• Practical Nursing

  Prepares for NCLEX-PN

  Provides the required training, both theory and clinical practice, to become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN and attain an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). NUR 1069 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 prerequisite courses.

• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing

  Prepares for NCLEX-RN

  Provides the required education, both theory and clinical practice, to become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and attain an RN (Registered Nurse). It takes two years of nursing courses and approximately one semester of prerequisite courses.

• Dual Enrollment for a BSN

  Online through TSC

  The dual enrollment for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing can be completed online through TSC. These courses can be taken while in the ADN program. Please contact the Nursing Advisor for more information on the various options.

• All applications will be completed online through the TSC Nursing Application.
• You must complete the prerequisites (Human Anatomy & Physiology I, English Composition, and Human Growth and Development) prior to starting the nursing program in August.

1. 1 Complete an application for admission to Trinidad State College.
2. 2 Have official transcripts sent to Trinidad State College from any other colleges attended.
3. 3 Schedule an appointment to take the placement assessment exam through the link that is on the admission letter sent to the applicant on submission of the nursing application.

• Yes, but all mandatory prerequisite courses must be completed prior to fall admission.
• Acceptance is not confirmed until all grades are posted and requirements are met.

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.