Associate Degree Nursing
Is the ADN program for you?
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program provides opportunities for students to demonstrate competence in the application of nursing knowledge and clinical judgments and behaviors in health care settings. The graduate from an ADN program is prepared to deliver safe and compassionate care for patients and their families. The nursing content prepares students to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and their families in the promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health for individuals of all ages. The curriculum also promotes skills in nursing care supervision and management, and in providing care within legal and ethical parameters.
The ADN program has a 2-Year Track and a 1-Year Bridging Advanced Placement Track for LVNs or Paramedics to receive advanced placement in the program. Both of these options lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree and allow graduates to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Associate Degree Nursing
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NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE April 30, 2026 |
CLASSES START Fall 2026 |
Bridging Advanced Placement Track
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NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE February 4, 2027 |
CLASSES START Summer 2027 |
Program Information
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, TX 78701
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Temple College located in Temple, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Associate Degree Nursing Program Insights and Outcomes
- Graduates consistently exceed the Texas and National NCLEX-RN first time pass rates
- The ADN program was ranked #9 of the 2024 Top RN Programs in Texas
ADN Evaluation of Student Learning & Program Outcomes
ADN NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rates by Cohort & Year
| Year | Traditional Fall | Traditional Spring | Bridging | TBON Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86.8% (33/38) | 87% (27/31) | 100% (30/30) | 88.5% (100/113) |
| 2023 | 97.5% (40/41) | 100% (32/32) | 96.6% (29/30) | 95.56% (86/90) |
| 2024 | 96% (25/26) | 93.9% (31/33) | 96.7% (30/31) | 95.3% (61/64) |
Rates shown as percentage (students who passed / students who tested). TBON = Texas Board of Nursing.
New Registered Nurses Total NCLEX Pass Rates (All Attempts)
| Year | Pass Rate (All Attempts) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% | 99/99 |
| 2023 | 100% | 103/103 |
| 2024 | 100% | 90/90 |
100% pass rate achieved across all three years for all test attempts combined.
ADN Program Completion Rates by Class and Cohort
| Cohort Year | Completion Timeframe | Traditional Fall | Traditional Spring | Bridging | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | On-time | 62.7% (32/51) | 58.6% (27/46) | 63.8% (30/47) | 61.8% (89/144) |
| 150% | 76.5% (39/51) | 73.9% (34/46) | 74.4% (35/47) | 75% (108/144) | |
| 2023 | On-time | 55% (27/49) | 61.3% (27/44) | 67.4% (29/43) | 61% (83/136) |
| 150% | 69.3% (34/49) | 72.7% (32/44) | 79% (34/43) | 73.5% (100/136) | |
| 2024 | On-time | 58.9% (23/39) | 70.9% (22/31) | 83% (30/36) | 70.7% (75/106) |
| 150% | 89.7% (35/39) | 80.6% (25/31) | 83% (30/36) | 84.9% (90/106) |
"On-time" = completed within standard program length. "150%" = completed within 1.5× the standard program length. Rates shown as percentage (completers / enrollees).
THECB ADN Employment and Enrollment in Higher Education Rates
| Year | Employed Only | Higher Education & Employed | Employed and/or Higher Education | Enrolled in Higher Ed Only | Students Not Found |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 77.1% (54) | 14.3% (10) | 91.4% (64) | 0% | 8.6% (6) |
| 2021 | 71.1% (64) | 22.2% (20) | 93.3% (84) | 0% | 6.7% (6) |
| 2022 | 61.5% (67) | 20.2% (22) | 85.3% (93) | 3.7% (4) | 14.7% (16) |
| 2023 | Data not yet available | ||||
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Counts in parentheses reflect number of graduates in each category.