Nursing Program

The nursing program at Alvin Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Alvin Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1982.

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Alvin Community College (Alvin)

3110 Mustang Rd, Alvin, TX

Alvin community college offers students a variety of learning experiences, coupled with plenty of choices regarding how to pursue their area of interest. At ACC students can pursue a fulfilling career with the many different programs it has to offer. Students may pursue an associate degree, certificate, or online programs and degrees. For the associate degrees, ACC offers two areas of study that includes an associate of arts degree and an associate of science degree.

Popular programs available at ACC include the Criminal Justice Program, Sports and Human Performance for those wishing for a career in athletics; and the dramatic arts and theatre program. Students at ACC can enjoy the many clubs and organizations available or become active within the Student Government Association.  ACC also has a campus police station, with police officers who are commissioned by the State of Texas.

Tuition at Alvin community college is very affordable with one credit hour for residents totaling $88; and out-of-state residents totalling $176. For more information on costs and fees at Alvin community college please follow the link. ACC also provides students with information and easy access to financial aid services, and provides online applications for its many different scholarship programs.

There are currently over 5000 students enrolled at ACC. If you are looking to transfer to a 4-year institution, Alvin Community College provides the starting ground, offering services and guidance. Whether you are a new student fresh out of high school or looking to upgrade your skills, ACC provides an enriching learning environment for all who wish to attend.  For more information on ACC, simply request information via our portal or check out their website today.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alvin offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).