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.
Latest Updates from this Area of Study
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Before graduate nurses can practice, they must pass the NCLEX licensure exam. That’s why it’s important for aspiring nurses to choose a nursing program with high passing rates, so they can make sure they are getting the best education possible for their time and money. Continue reading -
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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 | Department Website | |
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| 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 |
Request Information About Applying to ACC
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.