Temple College — Nursing Programs

Application Instructions for Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program & ADN Bridging Track

VN / Paramedic / Medic to RN 

Things to Do BEFORE Applying

  1. Review the ADN Information Packet

    Review the Temple College ADN webpage and Information Packet to determine if you are eligible to apply.

  2. Attend or Watch an Information Session (optional)

    Attend an optional in-person information session or watch the recorded Nursing Information Session on the ADN webpage.

  3. Apply for Admission or Readmission to Temple College

    Submit an application for admission by clicking Apply Now on any TC webpage.

    • New students: Create an account (My Leopard Profile), then apply to Temple College — select the Pre-Nursing degree plan.
    • Returning students: Click Apply Now, log in, and create a new application for the Pre-Nursing degree plan.
    Requirement

    You must meet all TC admission requirements for testing, transcripts, etc., and be TSI compliant to be eligible to apply for the ADN program.

  4. Submit Official Transcripts to TC Admissions

    Request official transcripts from every program, college, or university you have ever attended. Transcripts must be received by TC Admissions by the Nursing application deadline listed in the Information Packet. If you transferred credits from one college to another, submit official transcripts from both colleges.

    ⚠ Deadline

    Failure to meet this requirement by the application deadline will render your application incomplete — it will not be processed, scored, or ranked.

    See Transcripts and Transfer Information for details on transcript requirements.

  5. Attend an Initial Advising Session

    Includes mandatory identity verification — photo ID required. Make an appointment with Advising at 254.298.8331.

  6. Confirm Prerequisite & Corequisite Course Equivalencies

    You are responsible for confirming that your completed courses meet the ADN program's prerequisites and corequisites and are equivalent to TC requirements. This must be done before applying.

    If unsure, contact the Temple College Advising Center at 254.298.8331 or advisingcenter@templecollege.edu.

    Note

    Your official transcripts must be on file with Admissions before Advising can evaluate your courses.

  7. Take the HESI A2 Exam

    You are strongly encouraged to take the exam through the Temple College Testing Center. See HESI A2 Requirements & FAQ for complete information. Scores from online or remote proctored exams will not be accepted.

⚠ Separate Process

Applying for admission to Temple College is a separate process from applying to the Nursing program. The TC Nursing Department will review your Nursing application only after confirming all admission requirements have been met and official transcripts have been received.

Nursing Application Instructions

  1. Submit the Online Nursing Application

    After applying for admission or readmission to Temple College, submit the online Nursing Application during the application window. See dates on the ADN Webpage and in the Information Packet.

    Steps to Complete the Application

    1. Go to the Temple College Associate Degree Nursing webpage.
    2. Read the following documents under the Application Procedure tab:
    3. Click the "Apply to Nursing" button on the Associate Degree Nursing page.
    Important

    Click the "Apply to Nursing" button only one time — clicking it multiple times creates multiple application sessions and conflicting follow-up emails. To continue a saved application or review a submitted application, log into your Self Service account.

  2. Upload Supplemental Items and Documents

    After submitting the Nursing application, log back in and upload the following to the Supplemental Items & Documents tab before the application deadline. Do not email them — items must be added to your online application to make it eligible for review.

    • Required (all applicants): HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cumulative Report that meets minimum passing score requirements.
    • ADN Bridging applicants only: Bridging Current, valid license in good standing, without disciplinary action or stipulations (unencumbered):
      • LVN License (unencumbered), or
      • Current Texas Paramedic license, or
      • Medic/Corpsman certificate

    How to Locate Your License or Credential

    LVN License — Nursys Website Bridging
    1. Go to the Nursys website.
    2. On the Terms and Conditions page, select "I AGREE".
    3. Search for your license by name or license number. Select License Type and state, then select Search.
    4. Select your license from the results and view the report.
    5. Confirm "UNENCUMBERED" appears under license status.
    6. Download the report and upload it to your application.
    Texas Paramedic License — Texas HHS Website Bridging
    1. Go to the Texas Health and Human Services website.
    2. Select "ACCESS the LIVE ONLINE CERTIFICATION/LICENSEE SEARCH".
    3. Select "CHECK LICENSE STATUS or SEARCH for a LICENSE", then "License Search".
    4. Select "Search by Name" → "Search by Individual". Enter last name and first name, then select Search.
    5. Select the name next to the paramedic license.
    6. Confirm "ACTIVE/CURRENT" appears under license status.
    7. Download the report and upload it to your application.
    Medic/Corpsman Credentials — National Registry of EMTs Bridging
    1. Go to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website.
    2. Search for your credential by name, registry number, or EMS ID.
    3. Submit a screenshot of your credential to your Bridging application online by the application deadline.
    Note

    Your application will not be reviewed until you submit it and upload all required documents.

Decision Letters

Not all who apply will be accepted. After the application window closes and all qualified applications have been reviewed, applicants will be ranked based on a points system (see the ADN or Bridging Information Packet). Those with the highest ranking will be conditionally admitted.

All applicants will be notified by email regarding their application decision (conditional admission offered, not selected, alternate, or disqualified application).

Email Tips
⚠ Clinical Site Employment Notice

Previous employment issues with local healthcare facilities could prevent you from attending clinicals at that facility and could jeopardize your place in the program, even after you begin. This includes the Veteran's Healthcare System, BSWH, and local nursing homes.

If you previously worked for any of these facilities and are designated as not eligible for re-hire, contact Temple College Nursing at 254-298-8664 for further instructions. Admission or continued enrollment may be denied if you are barred from practicing at any clinical partner site.

Troubleshooting Tips for the Nursing Application

  1. Using a PC or laptop (not a cell phone or tablet), click the Apply Now! button on any TC web page and sign into My Leopard Profile/Self Service.
  2. After successfully logging in, open a new browser tab (keeping your session open on the first tab) and navigate to theADN web page. Click the Apply to Nursing button in the Application Procedures tab. This link is only active during an open application cycle.
  3. Use your personal email address to apply to the nursing program.
  4. If you receive a username/password error, change your password, select "I forgot my password"
  5. Always return to Self Service to access your Nursing Application after starting or submitting it. Clicking Apply to Nursing more than once creates multiple applications and conflicting automated messages.
Application Window Note

The application cannot be started or submitted before the application window opens. You may apply for admission to Temple College at any time, but not to the Nursing program until the window opens. All required Supplemental Items must be attached to your Nursing application and official transcripts must be on file with TC Admissions & Records before the application deadline, or your application will not be valid.

ADN and ADN Bridging Application Checklist

Use this interactive checklist to track your progress.