Southside College of Health Sciences

This ADN program's curriculum consists of 72 credit hours of coursework consisting of 42 nursing credits and 30 general education credits to be concluded in five semesters of full time of study. The program admits students twice every academic year for admission in the fall and spring semesters.

Admission Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Completion of science and Math pre-requisites with a ‘C’ grade or higher
• TEAS entrance exam
• Applicant interview

If you are accepted into this program, you will be required to submit proof of program specific requirements. You will also be expected to present health assessment form including all required tests for contagious diseases and immunizations series.

Students should have negative criminal background and child protective screening as well as a negative drug test. Positive criminal background history or drug tests may affect a student’s ability to complete clinical components in healthcare facilities.

Students in the nursing program need to have a current CPR certificate for health care providers to be maintained throughout the period of enrollment period.