Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Spring ADN Program applications deadline: October 1 to October 31st, each year.
- Application: ADN Program
- Nursing Student Handbook: ADN Program
- NUR 268 Transition
- ADN Prerequisites
- ADN Curriculum Core Classes
- ADN Informational Sheet
- ADN Application Checklist
- Transcript Evaluation Form
- Request for Reinstatement Form
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL:Please submit checklist with applications and all supporting documentation attached in envelopes into Dr. Theresa Becker's mailbox.
When will the application be open?
- Fully completed applications can be submitted October 1 to October 31st.
- Twenty (20) students per year dependent upon the number of transitional students.
- Yes, students are required to be up to date with all vaccines and boosters, including COVID 19. This is mandated by the clinical sites.
- No. However, students will utilize concepts from science courses to build a foundation in nursing. Students may want to consider re-enrolling in science courses over 5 years.
- Yes, students must provide grades prior to the final acceptance into the program.
- Yes, there will be traveling involved. Palo Verde College has contracts with clinical facilities in and out of town. Students will have opportunities for fundraising to assist with transportation costs.
- No, all classes require students to be in the classroom or at the clinical site.
- Not yet. We are working with our facilities for their availability. Clinicals/labs, and theory classes will be scheduled after clinical site assignments are made.
LVN-ADN BRIDGE: Applications open May 1st through May 30th every year.
Will PVC have a bridge/transition program for current LVNs?
- Yes! LVN to ADN bridge program is available.
- The Fall semester before you would enter the second year of the ADN program.
- Yes, as long as you complete the prerequisites before you begin the program.
TRANSFERRING COURSES:
How do I know if courses from another school will transfer over as ADN prerequisites?
- Please contact our Transcript Evaluator in the Admissions Office.
- Math minimum of 3 credits MAT 106, MAT 108, MAT 110, MAT 210, MAT 220, PSY 155
- The nursing department will evaluate the course description, content and outcomes; and collaborate with Admissions and Records to make sure the course is equivalent.
TEAS:
What score do I need on the TEAS?
- A score of at least 62.5% over all TEAS score.
- TEAS Score must be current (within the last two years).
- Yes, students are responsible for scheduling and paying for the TEAS on the atitesting.com website.
Please contact Margaret Robertson, 760-921-5473| margaret.robertson@paloverde.edu for any questions.