The Division of Allied Health at Ranger College offers multiple programs for students who would like to enter the healthcare workforce.
Associate Degree in Nursing - 100% first attempt NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in 2023!
The Associate Degree in Nursing program is a four-semester course of study leading to the Associate of Associated of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (AASN). Students who complete the AASN are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a licensed registered nurse in Texas. This program is offered at the Brown County Campus in Early, Texas. For more information, click the link below, or email nursing@rangercollege.edu
ADN applications are due by May 15 at 5:00 Central Standard Time for the fall start.
Bridge Program - 100% first attempt NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in 2023!
The Bridge Program is for students who are already Licensed Vocational Nurses and would like to advance their education to become Registered Nurses. This three-semester course of study leads to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (AASN). Students who complete the AASN are prepared to take the National Council Licenture Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed registered nurses in Texas. This program is offered at the Brown County Campus in Early, Texas. For more information, click the link below, or email nursing@rangercollege.edu
Bridge applications are due by Oct 1 at 5:00 Central Standard Time for the spring start.
Vocational Nursing - 100% first attempt NCLEX-PN Pass Rate in 2023!
The vocational nursing program is a one-year course of study leading to the Vocational Nursing Certificate II. Students who complete the certificate are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed vocational nurses in Texas. This program is offered at the Brown County Campus in Early, Texas. For more information, click the link below, or email nursing@rangercollege.edu
VN applications are due by May 15 at 5:00 Central Standard Time for the fall start.
Reasons to Become a Licensed Nurse at Ranger College
Ranger College nursing programs had a 100% first-time pass rate on both the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN in 2023.
- Personal and professional fulfilment in your role as a professional nurse
- Small class sizes and accessible faculty to support to your learning needs
- Exposure to a variety of healthcare settings for your clinical experiences
- Highly credentialed faculty to share their clinical expertise in the classes
- Preparation for success to reach your goal of becoming a licensed nurse
- Readiness to advance to the next level and pursue a bachelor's in nursing
- Employment options to fulfill a high-demand workforce need in Texas