Programs
A variety of certificate and degree programs are offered here at Dona Ana Community College. The individual programs are designed with the student learner in mind and for continual education to reach the student's full potential. Students can start to build upon their education by first obtaining a certificate from DACC in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Then, with completion of a few additional classes, earn a certificate in Health Care Assistant (HCA). Both of these certificates help to prepare students for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs. These competitive entry programs include classroom theory, both simulation and clinical experience, along with applied learning in a variety of hands-on experiences.
The ADN Program offers basic nursing education. A student can enter the program via the Traditional (no previous nursing coursework students), Advance Placement (previous nursing coursework), LPN to RN, or Readmission Tracks. The degree plans consists of non-nursing course work and nursing course work that includes classroom, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. New students are accepted into the Nursing Program in the fall and spring semesters.
Note: Admission to Dona Ana Community College does not guarantee admission to the Nursing program. Admission to DACC is required before program admission.
Program Admission
FALL COHORT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1st
SPRING COHORT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1st
Traditional Applicants
Offers basic nursing education to the unlicensed individual who is seeking either an LPN Certificate or ADN Degree. Both the LPN and ADN plans consist of 27-35 semester credit hours of pre-requisite course work prior to program entry. An ADN seeking student will spend four semesters, or 44 semester credit hours, of nursing coursework. An LPN Certificate seeking student will spend two full semesters and a summer session, or 29 semester credit hours, of nursing coursework. Both options include classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences.
Advance Placement Applicants
An accelerated program of study for students who have successfully completed coursework from a previous nursing program wishing to transfer to DACC for completion of the LPN Certificate or ADN Program. The student must be in good standing at their previous institution. Applicants are required to meet pre-requisite course requirements prior to admission. Nursing courses do expire after two years. The degree plan credit hours of nursing course work for an Advance Placement applicant will vary from student to student depending on transferability of previous nursing coursework. Program coursework will include theory, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Space availability is a condition of acceptance.
LPN to RN Applicants
An accelerated program of study for students who are already a LPN/LVN to complete the ADN Program. The student must be in good standing at their previous institution. Applicants are required to meet pre-requisite course requirements prior to admission. The degree plan credit hours of nursing course work for an LPN to RN applicant will vary from student to student depending on transferability of previous nursing coursework. Program coursework will include theory, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Space availability is a condition of acceptance.
Readmission Applicants
A readmission process specifically for previous nursing students who have withdrawn from the Nursing Program at DACC. Applicants are required to meet pre-requisite GPA and course requirements prior to readmission. The degree plan credit hours of nursing course work for an Readmission Applicant will vary from student to student depending on where the student exited the program. Nursing courses do expire after two years. Program coursework will include theory, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Space availability is considered for applicants.