Collin College Nursing Division
Designated NLN Center of Excellence for 2011-2028
Nursing Division Office 972.548.6772
Announcement of Updated Testing and Licensing Requirements
Due to changes in directives affecting state licensing authorities, students who are pursuing nursing licenses issued in Texas are now required to provide proof of United States citizenship (i.e. a valid Social Security number) or documentation establishing lawful presence in the United States, particularly when applying for the nursing licensing test (NCLEX).
Nursing Programs
Notice to potential students: Each of our clinical facilities have requirements that must be met in order to be
allowed to gain entry to the facility and to participate in clinical experiences.
Most of the requirements are standardized between healthcare organizations. However,
some have specific requirements related to patient population. In order to meet program
outcomes and complete your clinical experience you must comply with the clinical agency
requirements. If you choose to not comply with the agency's requirements, we cannot
guarantee completion of the nursing program.
Associate Degree Nursing
Collin College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program prepares students for a career as a professional registered nurse.
LVN to RN Bridge Program
The LVN-to-RN Bridge program is for current licensed vocational nurses interested
in pursuing a career as a registered nurse.
Visit the LVN to RN page
Vocational Nursing
Licensed vocational nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN),
nurse practitioner (NP), physician, physician's assistant, or dentist.
Visit the Vocational Nursing Page
Testing and Licensing Requirements
- Due to changes in directives affecting state licensing authorities, students who are pursuing nursing licenses issued in Texas are now required to provide proof of United States citizenship (i.e. a valid Social Security number) or documentation establishing lawful presence in the United States, particularly when applying for the nursing licensing test (NCLEX).
- Only certain documents will be accepted by state agencies to establish citizenship or lawful presence status. Therefore, please check the requirements of the state agency website for the testing and licensing requirements that directly apply to you.
- Please see the additional informational resources below. If you are unsure if these requirements apply, please contact the Nursing Division Office at 972.548.6772. You can also send an email directly to the contact information listed below for the individual nursing programs.
Resources
Contact Information
ADN Program (including the LVN-to-RN Program)
For information, please email Nursingadmissions@collin.edu
RN-to-BSN Program
Taylor Smith, MSN, RN
Director of RN-to-BSN Program
TaylorSmith@collin.edu
For information, please email RN2BSN@collin.edu
Director of RN-to-BSN Program
TaylorSmith@collin.edu
For information, please email RN2BSN@collin.edu
Vocational Nursing
Clinical Coordinator
Carrie Wooldridge, MSN, RN, CCRN, EMT-P
CNwooldridge@collin.edu
CNwooldridge@collin.edu
"The healthcare profession has inherent health/safety hazards in the health care field, and nurses may be exposed to various infectious diseases through blood, body fluids, secretions or tissues”
All of the Nursing Programs at Collin College are approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) - https://www.bon.texas.gov/, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
Learn about accreditation status and more at Collin College - https://www.collin.edu/about/