Associate Degree Nursing
NOTICE:
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at McLennan Community College, located in Waco, Texas, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
ACEN Contact Information:3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
The ACEN Board of Commissioners has given this program Continuing Accreditation.
View public information at acenursing.com.
This program is also approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Texas Board of Nursing Contact Information:
1801 Congress Avenue
Suites 10-200
Austin, Texas 74701
Phone: 512-305-7200
Important Requirements
- The College will send all student messages to your MCC student email. It will not use your personal email.
- Students applying to the ADN Program (Spring 2026) and the LVN to RN Transition Program (Summer 2026) must take the HESI A2 RN Entrance Exam.
- All applicants must complete the TSI in reading, writing, and math before the application deadline.
- Turn in all completed nursing applications for ADN or VN to the drop box in the Health Professions Building, by Room 222.
Application Deadlines:
Fall 2026 - Due May 11, 2026, by 4 p.m.
Spring 2027 - Due October 19, 2026, by 4 p.m.
Fall 2027 - Due May 10, 2027 by 4 p.m.
LVN-to-RN Transition - Summer 2027 - Due March 15, 2027, by 4 p.m.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Check the Application Procedure page for required documents and rules. If you have questions, call MCC Advising and Career Services at 254-299-8614.
About the Program
Welcome to MCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program!
This two-year program prepares you to become a registered nurse (RN). You will learn how to care for patients in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
The program accepts new students each fall and spring. Class sizes are small, so spots fill quickly. The program takes about two years to complete, not including required courses taken before admission.
You will learn in the classroom and gain real clinical experience. After you finish, you can take the NCLEX-RN exam. Passing this exam is required to become a licensed RN in Texas.
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) may apply for advanced placement. Extra requirements apply.
Fall 2026 ADN Student Handbook.pdf
Mission
The ADN Program prepares students to work safely and effectively as entry-level members of a healthcare team.
When you complete all courses, you will earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. After that, you can start working or continue your education to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. MCC faculty support continued learning and career growth.
Next Steps & Support
If you are interested in nursing, contact Advising & Career Services on the second floor of the Student Services Center. You can also meet with an advisor online through Zoom. Visit mclennan.edu/advising/ for hours.
Students already in the program will get course approval after final grades are posted each semester.
Criminal Background Notice
A criminal background check may prevent you from getting a nursing license in Texas. If you have questions, talk to your instructor or program director. You can also request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing agency.
Licensing in Other States
MCC's ADN and LVN-Transition programs meet the education requirements for a Registered Nurse License in Texas. MCC has not confirmed whether these programs meet the requirements in other states, U.S. territories, or Washington, D.C.
Allow approximately 90 days to process out-of-state licensure documents.
Contact
254-299-8354
sblackwood@mclennan.edu
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