CTC’s Nursing programs prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training to work in various settings, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art equipment, and a simulation hospital, students are exposed to many avenues of learning. Our courses are offered in a lecture, online, and blended format and include hands-on patient care led by dedicated clinical faculty. CTC also provides the foundation to further your nursing education into advanced degrees that can propel you into the profession as advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners, educators, clinical specialists, and certified nurse anesthetists, among others.

As a registered nurse (RN), you will provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public, and provide guidance and emotional support to patients and their family members. As a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), you will provide primary nursing care and work alongside registered nurses and doctors.

Texas Approved RN & VN Programs:  TBON RN Programs   TBON PN LVN Programs

2024 2025 DHS Student Handbook

News and Important Dates:

Reminder: 

Application Deadlines:

For Spring 2026: ADN application deadline opens June 9, 2025, and close 11:59 pm August 15, 2025.

 Next application for VN program will open in January 2026 for Fall 2026.

HESI A2 Information:

https://www.ctcd.edu/sites/ctcd/assets/File/Instructional%20Depts/Dept%20of%20Nursing/hesi-a2-info-sheet.pdf

Nursing Checklist 

To apply and submit application, start here:                                 

• Additional Help: ETRIEVE FAQs 
• Click on Student Tools under the Main CTC link: CTC and click on Student Forms - eforms
• To apply, please log into your Etrieve account
• Search and select the form titled Department of Health Sciences Program Application
• Start filling out the form
• At the end of the form, you will have to select from the drop-down menu Desired Program of Entry
• Continue to fill out the rest of the form
• Immunization & Health Requirements - Required prior to start of program
• Remember to check your CTC EagleMail.  All official mail via clerical staff will be via EagleMail.
• For application status, email: DHS@ctcd.edu  Always include your name & CTC Student ID number.

HESI A2 Testing Center: Nursing Testing Services

The Evolve HESI A2 Admission Assessment Examination is required for all students applying for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Transition to Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Program, Paramedic to A.D.N. option, and Vocational Nursing.

TSI requirements must be met for the Nursing Programs. For more information, please visit the nursing program website at http://www.ctcd.edu/nursing/.

The HESI is offered each Monday that the school is open.

The cost of the HESI A2 Exam is $65 and must be paid through an Evolve account before testing. 

Here is the link to set up an Evolve account: https://evolve.elsevier.com/

*PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE ON THE TESTING DATE WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AT THE TESTING CENTER. PLEASE CALL 254-526-1194/1520 FOR SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS.*

Students must sign in between 7:45 am and 8:00 am. Any student not signed in and seated by 8:00 am will be asked to return. 

You must have your Evolve login information before arrival for the HESI exam. 

*Please bring two (2) copies of your receipt with the Order ID and Payment ID number from your Evolve account.*

Additional information at www.hesiinet.com

Workforce Information:

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas has the WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) and NDW (National Dislocated Worker) Grants. We assist those who are eligible for approved training. The Associate Degree of Nursing Program and Licensed Vocational Nursing Program at Central Texas College are training we can help with.

If you are eligible and approved for WIOA assistance for the nursing program at CTC, we will cover Tuition and Books every semester. We will do a voucher for your first semester to cover the ADN or LVN Lab Kit. Also, a voucher so you can get two uniforms and one warm-up jacket (including the cost of embroidery). We will also cover one pair of nursing shoes up to $100.00. During your last semester, we will cover the TBON, NCLEX Exam, and Hurst or UWorld Review Fee, up to $400.00.

Below are our eligibility questions:

1. Are you a current military spouse?
2. Are you a veteran who has exited service in the past 48 months?
3. Are you currently receiving SNAP/Food Stamps or TANF? Or was it received in the last six months?
4. Have you been laid off and have a layoff letter?
5. Are you currently working?

Rebecca Black

Workforce Specialist / Team Lead  Workforce Solutions of Central Texas

300 Cheyenne Drive

Killeen, TX 76542

Ph: (254) 200-2210 | Fax: (844) 273-8573

Visit our Website: www.workforcesolutionsctx.com

Program Requirements:

ADNVNArticulation/Paramedic/VN

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