Academics

The EPCC Nursing Division offers three options to meet the needs of our community. These options are:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing – Generic. A two-year* program that allows its graduates to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses (RNs).
Vocational Nursing Certificate of Completion. This program allows its graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN to become licensed vocational nurses (LVNs). This program is designed to ease the transition from the LVN to the RN role upon graduation. Graduates from the EPCC VN program have a guaranteed entry into the LVN-to-RN Transitions program if they continue right after graduation. Two tracks offered:
- Traditional track: 12-month*
- Evening/Weekend track: 18-month*
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing – LVN-to-RN Transition. A one-year* program that allows licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to advance their careers and sit for the NCLEX to become Registered Nurses.

After the completion of the first semester of the AAS Generic and VN programs, our students can choose to apply for a Nurse Aide Certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Department. Our students can also work as nurse technicians, nurse externs, and nurse residents through our partnerships with acute care facilities in the area.

The AAS and AAS LVN-to-RN Transitions program offers classes in the spring and fall semesters only and the VN program offers classes in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Our new VN Evening/Weekend track designed for working individuals is starting in the summer 2025 semester with ranking occurring on March 3rd, 2025.

*Program length excludes time required to complete pre-requisites for admission.

RN-to-BSN Academic Partnerships

We have partnered with the following institutions to provide our students with a seamless transition into a BSN program while enrolled at EPCC or after graduation: