Nursing

Are you compassionate, a good communicator, able to creatively solve problems while paying attention to details? If so, then you possess qualities that will help you be successful in nursing! Temple College offers three paths; Vocational Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and Associate Degree Nursing Bridging track, that you may choose from to obtain the career of your dreams. Start impacting lives, beginning with yours, by applying today!

The Nursing Programs at Temple College have earned a reputation for excellence in the Central Texas healthcare community and throughout the state. TC Nursing students are in high demand for employment at area hospitals and other healthcare facilities. There are several options for careers in nursing at TC. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program has a 2-Year track and LVN/Paramedic-Bridging advanced placement track that both lead to an Associate of Applied Science degree and allows graduates to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Vocational Nursing (VN) program leads to a certificate of completion and allows graduates to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

The Nursing Department's mission is to educate students in the practice of high-quality, compassionate care within the scope of Associate Degree and Vocational Nursing, effectively serving our diverse community by preparing students for professional licensure, success in entry-level nursing practice, and lifelong learning.

We uphold Temple College's values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect, ensuring our practices embody these principles and standards.