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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Spring ADN Program applications deadline: October 1 to October 31st, each year.

Nursing Class 1 Nursing Class 2

 

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL:

Please submit checklist with applications and all supporting documentation to Haily Wolfinbarger.

When will the application be open?

  • Fully completed applications can be submitted October 1 to October 31st.

How many ADN students will be accepted into the program?

  • Twenty (20) students per year dependent upon the number of transitional students.

Do I have to be vaccinated?

  • Yes, students are required to be up to date with all vaccines and boosters, including COVID 19. This is mandated by the clinical sites.

Do science prereqs expire after 5 years?

  • 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.

Can I be enrolled in my final prerequisites during the application period?

  • Yes, students must provide grades prior to the final acceptance into the program.

Will I have to travel for the clinicals?

  • Yes, there will be traveling involved. ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ has contracts with clinical facilities in and out of town. Students will have opportunities for fundraising to assist with transportation costs.

Will there be virtual options available?

  • No, all classes require students to be in the classroom or at the clinical site.

Do we have a class/clinical schedule yet?

  • 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.



TRANSFERRING COURSES:

How do I know if courses from another school will transfer over as ADN prerequisites?

  • Please contact the Nursing Advisor and then the Transcript Evaluator in the Admissions Office.



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).

Do I need to take the TEAS before I apply?

  • Yes, students are responsible for scheduling and paying for the TEAS on the website.



Pass Rates:



Please submit applications to Haily Wolfinbarger, 760-921-5504 | haily.wolfinbarger@paloverde.edu

Please contact Margaret Robertson, 760-921-5473 | margaret.robertson@paloverde.edu for any questions.