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
 | Nursing Program Information Guide AAS Degree | | Nursing Program Information Guide LVN-RN Transition | | Nursing Program Information Guide Vocational |
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Vision
To be the progressive leader in high-quality, innovative nursing education for students’ success in response to the healthcare needs of a multicultural border community.
Mission
To provide accessible health care education by providing qualified nursing graduates who are prepared to advance the regional workforce in a culturally diverse 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 nurisng 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 all three programs. Students ranking in October start the program in the spring semester and students ranking in June start the program in the fall semester. 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
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:
Nursing Counselors
Vocational Nursing Counselors:
