Registered nurses (RN) coordinate and provide patient care, health promotion, and education through the creation and implementation of care for patients with actual or potential health problems.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program's mission is to facilitate an educational environment to foster the development of caring, ethical, competent, novice professional nurses and to contribute to the progression of the nursing profession.
Our goal is to provide high-quality education to individuals in the community seeking a career as a registered nurse. The ADN program also provides a track to promote the transition of the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) into the role of the registered nurse (RN).
ADN Cohorts begin every fall and spring semester
Total program NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2024
LVN to RN or Paramedic to RN cohorts begin each summer and spring semester
This program is taught over 24 months with summers off. A new group starts each fall and each spring. It is face to face, mainly weekdays. Clinicals are within a 70-mile radius of Carthage, Texas.
You will be required to be on campus and/or clinical 3-4 days per week.
How to Apply
STEP 1: Review catalog for application instructions, schedule HESI A2, view video for how to apply
It will outline the requirements you need to complete before the application deadline.
STEP 2: Make a Mentoring Appointment
Before you can complete an application you must make a mentoring appointment by filling out the form below.
Application Period
Spring Semester
Apply between September 1 - October 1
Fall Semester
Apply between February 1 - March 1
Associate Degree Nursing Program Information and Program Measures
These documents will provide you with more information about the program.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Panola College meets the state education requirements to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
Panola College has not determined if the Associate Degree Nursing program at Panola College meets the state education requirements in any other state or U.S. Territory. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Louisiana Board of Nursing have resources that may be helpful.
The 12-month transition pathway offers two convenient entry points to accommodate student needs:
- Summer Entry (Hybrid Format):
This option combines the flexibility of online coursework with required in-person simulation labs and direct patient care clinicals. Students are expected to attend campus one day per week for simulation and lab activities, and one to two days per week for clinical experiences. All clinical placements are located within a 70-mile radius of Carthage, Texas. - Spring Entry (Face to Face Format):
This option is delivered fully in person, with face-to-face instruction for both classroom and clinical components. Clinical experiences also take place within a 70-mile radius of Carthage, Texas.
Both entry points are designed to support student success while meeting the program’s rigorous clinical and academic standards.
How to Apply
STEP 1: Review catalog for application instructions, schedule HESI A2, view video for how to apply
It will outline the requirements you need to complete before the application deadline.
STEP 2: Make a Mentoring Appointment
Before you can complete an application you must make a mentoring appointment by filling out the form below.
Application Period
Summer Semester
Apply between February 1 - March 1
Transition ADN Information and Program Measures
These documents will provide you with more information about the program.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Panola College meets the state education requirements to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
Panola College has not determined if the Associate Degree Nursing program at Panola College meets the state education requirements in any other state or U.S. Territory. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Louisiana Board of Nursing have resources that may be helpful.
ADN-BSN CONCURRENT PROGRAM
Panola College has partnered with the universities below to offer students the option to complete both their Associate Degree and their Bachelor Degree in Nursing at the same time. Students participating in this program are enrolled at both Panola College and the university at the same time.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Please see a nursing advisor to learn more about specific requirements. A student must be accepted to the Associate Degree Nursing program and must have completed all BSN core requirements in order to qualify for the concurrent degree. Upon successful completion of courses for the ADN/BSN Concurrent Program, students are awarded the ADN degree from Panola College and the BSN degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Students will be enrolled at both Panola College and SFASU while in the program; however, the majority of courses toward the BSN will be completed online.
University of Texas at Tyler
Please see a nursing advisor to learn more about specific requirements. A student must be accepted to the Associate Degree Nursing program and must have completed all BSN core requirements in order to qualify for the concurrent degree. Upon successful completion of courses for the ADN/BSN Concurrent Program, students are awarded the ADN degree from Panola College and the BSN degree from The University of Texas at Tyler.
Students choosing to transfer from Panola College to a university for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing may choose to complete the core curriculum courses at Panola College. The Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a suggested field of study to meet Bachelor of Science in nursing core requirements for a Texas university. Please see an advisor to learn specific university core course requirements.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Panola College located in Carthage, Texas is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
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.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is an approved Professional Nursing Education Program by the Texas Board of Nursing.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Panola College meets the state education requirements to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas. Panola College has not determined if the Associate Degree nursing program at Panola College meets the state education requirements in any other state or U.S. Territory. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Louisiana Board of Nursing has resources that may be helpful.
- Link to every Nursing Practice Act
- Link to NCSBN Board of Nursing Licensure Requirements
