Nursing – All Programs

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Start Your Nursing Training at ACC

Become the advocate patients need through one of Austin Community College’s multiple pathways into nursing. You’ll learn life-changing, critical patient-care skills including patient counseling, IV placement, monitoring vital signs, and much more. This program offers flexible learning options to meet individual needs and backgrounds—with career certificates, associate degrees, and an RN-to-BSN Program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students who are looking for a return to a nursing program have nurse re-entry options at ACC.

The Nursing Program at Austin Community College is a special admissions program with limited availability. Students preparing for the program should select “General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences” as their major on the application. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.

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Nursing Programs

Accreditation

Accreditation information for individual nursing programs specified here can be found on their respective web pages.

Career & Salary Information

Graduates benefit from ACC’s strong reputation in local healthcare to find high-demand job opportunities––full- and part-time options in doctor’s offices, hospitals, schools, and nursing homes.

Awards & Program Maps

Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You

ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.

Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.

Program Award Type Award Title Award Plan Program Map Optional Mode Catalog Code
Professional Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Mobility Track Award Plan Program Map PCNUR
Professional Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Traditional Track Award Plan Program Map PCNUR
Professional Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award Plan Program Map PCNUR
Vocational Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Health Sciences – Vocational Nursing Specialty Award Plan Program Map PCVON
Vocational Nursing Certificate Vocational Nursing Level 2 Award Plan Program Map PCVON

Academic Department Contacts

Academic Program First Name Last Name Phone Email Department Website
Nursing – Professional Nursing (ADN) Cynthia Quezada Call Send Email Visit Website
Nursing – Professional Nursing (RN-to-BSN) Cindy Gerardo-Ulibarri Call Send Email Visit Website


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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.


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