Associate Degree in Nursing program
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program gives students an opportunity to become a registered nurse and a member of a respected and rewarding profession. Nursing is an exciting and growing field which will be part of the health care revolution of the future. In two years of study the ADN program prepares the graduate for a career as a registered nurse by providing entry-level nursing education. Graduates of the program, graduate nurses, are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) for registered nurses. After licensure, graduates may pursue a bachelor of science in nursing at a four-year institution, if desired. ADN graduates are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, home health care, and nursing homes. Nursing courses are team taught, and the teacher student ratio for clinical courses is no more than 1 to 8. In the final semester, students are provided the opportunity to refine previously learned, clinical skills through a preceptorship at an assigned facility. Among the clinical settings where students may gain experience are Memorial Medical Center, Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Sierra Medical Center, Mimbres Memorial Hospital, University Terrace Good Samaritan Village, Del Sol Medical Center, Las Palmas Medical Center, Las Cruces Nursing Center, Casa de Oro Care Center, El Paso Psychiatric Center (Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation), and Thomason Hospital.
DABCC is the only educational institution in Doņa Ana County currently accepting students in an ADN program. It is to be understood that
program completion does not guarantee licensure, which is controlled by state boards of nursing.
Special Admission Criteria
The ADN is a limited-entry program. To be considered for admission, students are required to successfully complete all prerequisite courses, the Test of Essential Academic Skills, and the student selection process. Information on requirements, transfer, and deadlines for applications are available from the Health and Public Services Office (room 191), or by calling 527-7735.
The DABCC ADN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Further information on accreditation can be obtained from the
National League of Nurse Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor,
New York, NY 10006
Tel : 212-363-5555
NOTE: An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen or who has been convicted of a felony is advised to contact the appropriate state board of nursing regarding eligibility for licensure. Applicants should inquire at least 60 days prior to the first day of class regarding the possibility of pre-admission screening and associated fees.
Websites of Interest
New Mexico Hospitals and Health Systems Association
Hospitals in the United States