The EPCC nursing division has been educating nurses in the El Paso community since 1972. Our graduates work in
multiple acute care, transitional, and community settings in the El Paso community and beyond. Our graduates have
become advanced practice nurses, nursing administrators, educators, community leaders, and expert clinicians.
Our programs offer highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding student services, and
affordable tuition and fees. Additionally, the first-time NCLEX pass rates for our programs are consistently above
the national averages.
EPCC is the best place to start and finish your nursing degree!
Program Guides
Vision
The mission of the nursing discipline is to improve health care by providing qualified nurses who are prepared to
work in the border community.
Mission
The El Paso Community College Nursing Program shall be the progressive leader in high-quality innovative nursing
education opportunities in response to the health care needs of the border community.
Texas Board of Nursing
The Licensed Vocational nurse (LVN) and the Associate Degree in Nursing programs at El Paso Community College
follow and comply with the most current Texas Board of Nursing (BON) guidelines and regulations. The BON sets
and enforces the minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing education; they approve nursing education
programs, issue licenses, and ensures that each person holding a nursing license is competent to practice
safely.
Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, Texas, 78701
www.bon.texas.gov
(512) 305-6816
Accreditation
The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program at El Paso Community College at the Rio Grande Campus located
in El Paso, 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 of Applied
Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the
ACEN website.
Admission
- EPCC Admission: Students interested in any of the nursing programs should first be admitted to EPCC. For more
information go to
Admissions.
- Nursing Counseling Session: Make an appointment with a designated nursing counselor to plan your path.
- Nursing Program Ranking: Students seeking to enter any of the nursing programs go under a Specialized Admission
process referred to as “ranking.” Ranking occurs twice a year for the Nursing AAS, LVN-to-RN Transition AAS, and
VN Certificate traditional track programs. Students ranking in October start the program in the spring semester
and students ranking in June start the program in the fall semester. Additionally, ranking occurs once a year
for the VN Certificate evening/weekend track program. For more information go to
Health.
- Complete
Specialized Admissions
Orientation
- Complete pre-admission clinical clearance/requirements
- Attend New Nursing Student Orientation
- Complete post-ranking clinical clearance/requirements
EPCC VN program graduates seeking entry into the LVN-to-RN Transition Program do not need to rank if they continue into this program right after graduation – see a Nursing Counselor for details.
General Inquiries
Dean of Nursing and Program Coordinators
Dean of Nursing
AAS Nursing and LVN-to-RN Programs
VN Program
Clinical Clearance
ADN and LVN-to-RN Programs:
VN Program:
General Inquiries:
Nursing Counselors
Vocational Nursing Counselors:
Community Outreach
