Professional Nursing

VC Offers:	Time Commitment:	Program Costs:*
Associate of Applied Science Degree (Generic)	2 years	$13,334 In Victoria County $17,051 Out of Victoria County $19,634 Non-Texas Resident
Associate of Applied Science Degree (LVN-ADN Transition)	1 year	$10,152 In Victoria County $13,161 Out of Victoria County $15,252 Non-Texas Resident

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Victoria College located in Victoria, Texas is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities are regularly seeking qualified registered nurses.

• Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for individualized care of patients across the lifespan
• Introduction to the roles of the professional nurse as a member of the profession, a provider of patient-centered care, a patient safety advocate, and a member of the healthcare team
• Application of a systematic problem-solving process, critical thinking skills, and concepts to provide nursing care to diverse patients and families
• Hands-on clinical practice

The following requirements must be met prior to the application deadline for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Completion of VC’s admissions requirements 
• An appointment with VC’s Health Careers Advisor
• Criminal background check
• Successful completion of the TSI Assessment and the ATI TEAS Exam
• Submission of official transcripts for high school and previous college coursework
• An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
• A grade of C or better in BIOL 2401, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2301, and HPRS 2300
• Submission of the  ADN Generic Program Application or  LVN-ADN Transition Program Application and Licensure Eligibility Questionnaire
• Completion of program-required immunizations
• A Viewpoint account to upload required documentation (Beginning Fall 2025).
  A CastleBranch account to upload required documentation (Spring 2025 & 2025 LVN-ADN Transition Students)

Prior to enrollment, qualified applicants who are accepted in the ADN Program will also be required to submit a:

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider CPR card
• Physical examination by a healthcare provider
• TB screening test
• 10-panel drug screen test
• Influenza vaccination record for the current season

View detailed admissions info and requirements for the:

• ADN Generic Program Application Packet 
• LVN-ADN Transition Program Application Packet 
  

1. Submit your ApplyTexas.org application for admission to Victoria College. 
   You will receive communication regarding your next steps within 24-48 hours of submitting your application. For more info, see VC’s admissions steps.
2. Submit the application packet and required documentation by the application deadline:

• ADN Generic Program (available Dec. 1) 
  Deadline: June 1 for fall admission and Sept. 1 for spring admission
• LVN-ADN Transition Program (available Dec. 1) 
  Deadline: March 1 for summer admission

NOTE: You will receive communication regarding your application within two weeks of submitting your application.

ADN Program Links

• Core Performance Standards and ADA Policy 
• Allied Health Clinical Orientation & Requirements 
• VC Nursing Programs Handbook 
• Official NCLEX-RN Pass Rates 
• ADN Program Outcomes
• Information Regarding Declaratory Orders
• Information Regarding Licensure Eligibility
• Enrolling into a Nursing Program

Articulation Agreements

• University of Houston-Victoria 
  
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 

Need to contact someone with this program?

Irma Moreno
Program Chair
Phone: (361) 582-2425
Irma.Moreno@VictoriaCollege.edu

Veronica Ortiz
Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (361) 572-6435
Veronica.Ortiz@VictoriaCollege.edu