STARTING SPRING 2025
Attendance to a Nursing Program Information Session is mandatory prior to submitting an application. Failure to attend a session will result in automatic rejection of your application.
Important Update for LVN/RN Program Applicants
We are introducing a new requirement for students applying to the LVN/RN program this application cycle. All applicants must attend a mandatory information meeting and have a transcript evaluation with a Success Coach before submitting their application. These are important steps to ensure you have all the necessary details for a successful application.
Information Session Dates for Applicants starting a program in January 2026:
- In Person: September 8th, 2025, at 9:00 AM - In the Wood Health Science Building Community Rm, 201
- In Person: September 29th, 2025, at 5:00 PM - In the Wood Health Science Building Community Rm, 201
- Virtual (Zoom): October 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM [Join here]
The Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program will be accepting applications for the Transition Spring Admissions starting October 1st to October 20th. * No applications will be accepted after October 20th 5pm.
Click below to watch the application instructional video: Admission Guide Video
Schedule change effective Spring 2025: The Spring Transition cohort based in Andrews will have class and clinicals on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Summer Transition cohort based in Odessa will have class on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402: Grades from the last five years will be accepted for application. The average of the last 3 attempts within the 5-year window will be taken into consideration for eligibility.
- Please refer to the admissions guide located on the website for application information.
- For further questions, please contact your Success Coach or the Nursing Department. If you need to retake the TEAS test to improve your scores, call the Testing Center at 432-335-6620.
Please call if you have any questions: (432) 335-6672
Applications will be accepted online only through this email: ADN@odessa.edu
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. In order to allow students to complete the application process by the deadline, we encourage students to submit all required documents. Call 432.335.6672 if you have any questions or concerns.
Other Helpful Information:
TEAS Tests are being given at the testing center. To sign up call 432-335-6620 or email testingcenter@odessa.edu
CPR Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) class offerings can be found on the CPR website calendar or by contacting Continuing Education at 432-335-6580 or conted@odessa.edu for more information.
Transcripts: Please email records@odessa.edu to request a Transfer Credit Evaluation of your transcript from another college (for the Nursing Program)
For more information contact ADN@odessa.edu
The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
Nursing is a care-oriented profession requiring a well-educated nurse. The curriculum of the Odessa College Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates to assume beginning staff positions under supervision as a member of the profession, as a provider of patient-centered care, as a patient safety advocate, and as a member of the health care team. Upon successful completion of the licensing examination, NCLEX-RN®, the graduate becomes a registered nurse. Odessa College offers traditional and transition tracks to obtain the associate degree in applied science for nursing. Both tracks require the same non-nursing courses to complete the degree. Traditional students are those without licensure as an LVN Traditional students are admitted to the day option. The transition track allows the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to receive credit for selected nursing courses through advanced placement. Transition students must currently hold a license to practice nursing as an LVN in the state of Texas. Traditional and transition students receive clinical education in various hospitals, health care agencies, and community organizations. Transition Track for the LVN - The transition student receives advanced placement credit for Foundations of Nursing Practice (RNSG 1513), Clinical Introduction (RNSG 1360), Common Concepts of Adult health (RNSG 1441), and Clinical-Registered Nursing/Common Concepts (RNSG 1261).
MISSION
The mission of the Odessa College Nursing Programs is to lead the way in preparing nursing students for practice in a multicultural community within a diverse and changing health care environment; advance the practice of nursing; and provide quality, comprehensive health care in a competent, caring and compassionate manner.
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Approval and Accreditation Status
The Odessa College associate degree nursing program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), located at 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin, Texas, 78701; phone 512-305-7400, Texas Board of Nursing
The nursing curriculum plan is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Odessa College at the Odessa and Andrews Campus' located in Odessa, Texas and Andrews, Texas is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
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 at ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs
Links:
- Mission and End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
- ACEN Disclosure
- ADN Student Handbook
- OC Nursing Application Checklist
- Admission Guide ADN Nursing
- ADN Application for Admission
- Admission Guide Video
Contact Us:
Whitney Hice BSN, RN
Faculty - RN