Explore Academic Programs - Nursing


CTC’s Nursing programs prepare students with the knowledge, skills and hands-on training to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, physicians’ offices, home health care 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 includes 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 basic nursing care and work alongside registered nurses and doctors.

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Registered Nurse Pathway | Vocational Nurse Pathway
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

The CTC Department of Health Sciences program offers an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) program, a Vocational Nurse (LVN) certificate and a nursing option for Articulating students (LVN/Paramedic) program. Each program offers students the unique opportunities as a licensed healthcare professional to work in a variety of settings globally.

Information for prospective students can be found for each program on the Department of Health Sciences website. The website also includes additional admissions information, contact numbers, program accreditation and student services.

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Associate Degree Nurse  ADN (AAS)
60 credits, five semesters full time plus pre-requisite courses 		 Central Campus Day 
Nursing Option for Articulating Student (AAS)
60 credits, five semesters full time plus pre-requisite courses		  Central Campus Day 
Nursing - Prospective ADN Student  (CC)
27 credits, 2 semesters full-time		  Central Campus Day
Nursing - Prospective Articulating Student (CC)
29 credits, 2 semesters full-time plus other requirements		  Central Campus Day
Vocational Nursing (Fall) (CC)
42 credit hours, three semesters full time		  Central Campus Day 
   
Course Descriptions
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Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Registered nurse

Potential Earnings: $66,200 annually

Market Growth Rate: 20 % faster than all other occupations

Licensed vocational nurse

Potential Earnings: $43,000 annually

Market Growth Rate: 20 % faster than other occupations

Contact the Department


For more information about this program visit

 Department Health Sciences

 

Nursing program contacts:

Admissions/Registration questions - Central Campus:

Department Email:

DHS@ctcd.edu

Associate Degree Nursing Clerk:
Phone: 254-526-1265

Vocational Nursing Clerk:
Phone: 254-526-1890

Office Assistant II:

Carmen Victoroff
Phone: 254-526-1150

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