About the ADN Bridging Track
The ADN Bridging Track prepares Licensed Vocational Nurses and Paramedics/Medics to transition into the professional nursing role. Upon completion, graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree which qualifies them to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) for registered nursing.
The ADN Bridging Track is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (bon.texas.gov) and has continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 404-975-5000, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Important Dates
Summer 2027 Cohort Application Window
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window opens | January 5, 2027 |
| Application window closes | February 4, 2027 |
| Admission decision notifications sent | Spring 2027 |
Optional In-Person Information Sessions
All sessions are held in the new Health Science Building (Building 39 on the campus map) at 4:00 PM.
- April 14, 2026
- September 15, 2026
- December 15, 2026
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Step 1 – Apply for Admission to Temple College
Apply for admission to Temple College by clicking the "Apply Now" button on any TC web page. Choose the Pre-Nursing degree program. You must meet all TSI requirements in order to apply for nursing. Please verify that your legal name and address are correct within the Temple College system. Nursing program applicants must be 18 years old by the first day of class.
- Submit official transcripts to TC Admissions from every program, college, or university you have ever attended. Transcripts must be received by TC Admissions by the Nursing application deadline. If you transferred credits from one college to another, submit official transcripts from both colleges.
Failure to meet the transcript requirement by the application deadline will render your application incomplete and it will not be processed, scored, or ranked. See Transcripts and Transfer Information for details. Do not send official transcripts to the Nursing department.
- Attend an initial advising session that includes mandatory identity verification (photo ID required).
License & Work Experience Requirements
To be eligible to proceed with the ADN Bridging program application, you must possess one of the following:
- A valid Texas VN license in good standing, without disciplinary action or stipulations. The license must state "unencumbered" (not just "Compact License").
- A current Texas Paramedic license or Medic/Corpsman certificate.
- If you are a currently enrolled VN student at the time of application, you must successfully complete your VN program before the start of the Bridging program. If selected, you will be given a deadline to pass NCLEX-PN on your first attempt in order to continue in the program.
Your professional license must remain current throughout the program.
If you graduated one year or more before applying, you must have worked as an LVN or Paramedic for at least 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time within the 12 months prior to your application. You may be asked to provide proof of employment.
Prerequisite Courses
To be eligible to proceed with the ADN Bridging program application, you must have completed the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better before the Nursing application deadline:
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II
- ENGL 1301 – Composition I
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
All Biology courses must be within 10 years of application.
GPA Requirement
You must have a 2.8 or higher GPA in all prerequisite and any completed corequisite courses in the ADN Bridging degree plan in order to apply.
You are responsible for ensuring you meet the ADN Bridging prerequisite requirements. Before applying, confirm that any prerequisite or completed corequisite courses from other institutions are equivalent to Temple College courses. After applying for admission to TC, send your official transcripts to Admissions and Records, then contact the Advising Office at advisingcenter@templecollege.edu for course evaluation.
HESI A2 Exam
You will need to schedule and take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) at an in-person testing center. Please refer to the HESI A2 Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions document on the Associate Degree Nursing web page for complete information on testing requirements and resources.
Scores from online/remote proctored exams will not be accepted.
Step 2 – Apply to the Temple College ADN Bridging Program
To submit the online ADN Bridging Track Application during the application window (see dates above):
- Go to the Temple College Associate Degree Nursing webpage.
- Before applying, read the following documents located under the Application Procedure tab:
- Application Instructions
- Transcripts and Transfer Information
- HESI A2 Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions
- Texas Board of Nursing Background Check Process
- Immunizations, CPR & Drug Screening
- Core Performance Standards
- Curriculum Outline for ADN Bridging
- Estimated Cost & Financial Aid Information
- Click "Apply to Nursing" on that page to start a new nursing application. Use your personal email account to log in.
Only click the "Apply to Nursing" button once. You will receive reminder messages for each new application you create. To complete a saved application or review a previously submitted application, go to your My Leopard Profile.
After submitting the nursing application, log back into your My Leopard Profile, select the submitted application, and upload the following supplemental items to complete your application before the deadline:
- HESI A2 results (see HESI A2 Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions)
- Current VN or Paramedic license that states unencumbered (nursing) or active/current (paramedic), OR evidence of a current Corpsman/Medic certificate. See Application Instructions & Checklist for ADN Bridging Track online for more information.
The application is only available during the application window dates listed above. It can take up to 6 weeks to process applications after the deadline.
Selection Criteria
Admission to the ADN Bridging program is competitive and not all applicants will be accepted. There are 12 total points available. Candidates are ranked according to the total number of points earned in each of the 4 categories below.
1. GPA Points
GPA is calculated for prerequisite and any completed corequisite courses.
| GPA Range | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Below 2.80 | Ineligible to apply |
| 2.80 – 3.00 | 1 point |
| 3.01 – 3.26 | 2 points |
| 3.27 – 3.52 | 3 points |
| 3.53 – 3.78 | 4 points |
| 3.79 – 4.00 | 5 points |
2. HESI A2 Cumulative Score Points
| HESI A2 Cumulative Score | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| 80 – 84 | 0 points |
| 85 – 88 | 1 point |
| 89 – 92 | 2 points |
| 93 – 96 | 3 points |
| 97 – 100 | 4 points |
3. Corequisite Courses Completed Points
| Corequisite Courses Completed | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1 corequisite course completed | 1 point |
| 2 corequisite courses completed | 2 points |
4. TC VN or Paramedic Graduate / Service Area Resident Points
| Criteria | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| TC graduate from the VN or Paramedic program | 1 point |
| Not a TC VN/Paramedic graduate, but lives in the Temple College Service Area (per the address on file in the TC system) | 1 point |
Only one point is available for this category. Service area residency is determined by the address on file in the Temple College system, which may differ from the address submitted on your Nursing application. Keep your address current with TC.
Nursing Course Failures
A nursing course failure is any grade lower than "C". This also includes "WF" grades and any other grade indicated on the sending institution's grading scheme, as stated on the official transcript.
For ADN Bridging applicants, "nursing course failure" applies to failed EMS courses as well as nursing courses.
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| 1 nursing course failure (RN or VN program) within the last 10 years | 1-point deduction from ADN/Bridging admission score |
| 1 nursing course failure (RN or VN program) within the last 3 years | May be admitted to the program only once |
| 2 or more nursing course failures (RN or VN program) within the last 3 years | Not eligible to apply for admission or readmission |
Conditional Admission Requirements
After all qualified applications have been reviewed and ranked, the class cohort will be selected. Applicants will be notified by email whether or not they are conditionally accepted into the program.
If conditionally accepted, you will receive instructions on completing the following requirements. Do not submit any of these items with your application.
- An acknowledgment that you are able to meet the Core Performance Standards for Nursing will be required.
- Immunizations, CPR & Drug Screening required by our clinical partners. These must be kept current throughout the program. See the Immunizations, CPR & Drug Screening document on the ADN web page for full requirements.
- Health Insurance is a requirement for some clinical sites. If you do not currently have health insurance and do not plan to get health insurance upon enrollment, it will limit the number of clinical sites you are eligible to attend. However, it is not required for admission to Temple College or attendance in the ADN program.
- A satisfactory background check – specific instructions will be sent via email after you apply for the program. All applicants will be asked to complete a background check. See the Texas Board of Nursing Background Check Process document on the ADN web page for complete information.
Do not wait until you are selected to begin the fingerprinting process. Clinical facilities may also conduct background checks. It may be necessary to deny admission or dismiss students from the program if they are barred from practicing at any healthcare facility.
Time Commitment
- Clinical courses generally require 12 contact hours per week. Clinical courses may include day, evening, and weekend hours. Some clinical sites are located outside of Temple.
- Mandatory Orientations are required prior to beginning the program and prior to going to clinical facilities. These are held outside of regular class hours.
Academic Integrity
Nursing applicants shall abide by the Temple College Academic Integrity policy, located in our Student Handbook. Any violation of our Academic Integrity Policy, including submitting falsified information or using prohibited resources on entrance exams, will result in disqualification from applying to the program. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect all applicants to do the same.