Kilgore College Associate Degree Nursing General Information.
Most frequent asked questions:
- How do I apply?
- Why would I want to attend Kilgore College for nursing?
- What describes the accepted applicant?
- How many are accepted each year?
- What about LVN's?
- What method is used to select the accepted applicant?
- How good is "good enough"?
- How long will my application be considered?
How do I apply?
Please see the How to Apply web page.
Why would I want to attend Kilgore College for nursing?
- Individualized instruction: Highly educated, experienced instructors
- On-site instruction: Instructors in classroom and clinical settings
- Easy Transfer: Affiliation agreements with local universities
- Small classes: 60 students per class
- Value for $$ spent: Low tuition & fees
- 9-11 credit hours per semester.
(Lecture ratio 1:1; 1 hour credit = 1 hour class time)
(Clinical ratio 1:3; 1 hour credit = 3 hours clinical).
- Web support: www.kilgore.edu.
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What describes the accepted applicant?
The typical accepted applicant has completed the nursing pre-req courses and Microbiology, has a GPA of 2.5 or better, and has successfully completed the TEAS - V Information Sheet (pdf) and Successfully taken TEAS - V Testing Center Dates with a score of 65, or above, on the Math, Reading, and English and Language Skills portions. The pre-req courses are academic preparation for the nursing program and it is strongly recommended that all four science courses and any course that is not an RNSG course be completed. Reading at or above the 13 th grade level on the Nelson-Denny is required.
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How many are accepted each year?
The Associate Degree Nursing Program generally accepts 60 students for the spring class, and 60 students for the fall class. The State Board requires 1 instructor for every 10 students, so our enrollment is limited by the number of qualified faculty.
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What about LVN's?
LVNs must meet the same entrance requirements as an entering applicant. The first semester will be a nine (9) week one (1) day a week transition course. During the second semester the student will join the Level II class.
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What method is used to select the accepted applicant?
The typical accepted applicant has completed CHEM 1406 (or, 1411), ENGL 1301, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and Microbiology, has a GPA of 2.5 or better in the completed courses, and has successfully completed the TEAS-V Entrance Test Information Sheet (pdf) with a score of 65, or above, on the Math, Reading, and English and Language Skills portions. The support courses are academic preparation for the nursing courses and it is strongly recommended that all four science courses and any course that is not an RNSG course be completed.
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How good is "good enough" ?
Since the selection is based primarily on grades, students with grades of "B" or better are more likely to be accepted. This does not mean that students with an occasional grade of "C" will not be accepted.
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How long will my application be considered?
An application is valid for the application period only. If you apply for Fall admission, your application will be valid until the first class day of the fall semester. If you apply for Spring admission, your application is valid until the first class day of the spring semester. If you are not accepted, you need to re-apply to assure us of your continued interest in our program. We do not maintain a waiting list.
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore , Texas 75662
Attention: Bob Cargill, Health Sciences Counselor
Have any questions please call: (903) 983-8184
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