Nursing

Vision

The mission of the nursing discipline is to improve health care by providing qualified nurses who are prepared to work in our various communities.

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 our various communities.

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.

Competitive Ranking Process

The Competitive Ranking Process is the primary admission pathway for students seeking entry into any of the EPCC nursing programs. Admission through this pathway is based on established ranking criteria and available program capacity.

1. EPCC Admission: Students interested in any of the nursing programs should first be admitted to EPCC. For more information, go to Admissions.
2. Nursing Counseling Session: Make an appointment with a designated nursing counselor to plan your path.
3. Nursing Program Ranking: Ranking occurs twice annually for the ADN program (both tracks) and the Traditional VN program. Students who rank in October begin the program in the spring semester, while those who rank in June begin in the fall semester. Ranking for the Evening/Weekend VN track occurs once annually in March, and students admitted through that process begin the program in the summer semester. To rank for a program, follow the following steps.
   1. Complete Specialized Admissions Orientation
   2. Complete pre-admission clinical clearance requirements
   3. Attend New Nursing Student Orientation
   4. Complete post-ranking clinical clearance requirements

Seamless Transition Pathway

The Seamless Transition Pathway provides qualified graduates of the EPCC Vocational Nursing (VN) Program with a direct pathway into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. Students admitted through this pathway are not subject to the traditional ADN ranking process.

1. Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Seamless Transition Pathway, students must:
   1. Graduate from the EPCC Vocational Nursing Program
   2. Hold an unencumbered Vocational Nurse license or obtain licensure by the established deadline
   3. Achieve the minimum standardized testing requirements established by the Nursing Program
2. Admission Requirements: Students seeking admission through the Seamless Transition Pathway must:
   1. Be admitted to EPCC. For more information, visit Admissions.
   2. Meet with a designated nursing counselor to develop an academic plan and review program requirements
   4. Complete all pre-admission clinical clearance requirements
   5. Attend the New Nursing Student Orientation
   6. Complete all post-admission clinical clearance requirements