Associate Degree Nursing Next Steps
Congratulations! You've been accepted!
Check out what's required to onboard successfully and finalize your acceptance.
committed to success
To succeed in the ADN program, you'll need to start as a good student by being on time, acting professionally, paying attention, and respecting your teachers and staff. If you follow these principles throughout the program, you're guaranteed success.
important Dates
Nursing Student Orientation: December 17, 2024
Required Documents Due: December 17, 2024
Registration Begins: December 17, 2024
First Day of Classes: January 13, 2025
Required Documents
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NSO Checklist
Please complete this form and bring it in on the first day of orientation.
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Texas Driver's License
Copy of the front and back of your Texas Driver's License.
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Blue Card
Upload a copy of the front and back of your Blue Card to CastleBranch, then bring the original Blue Card on the first day of New Student Orientation.
If you do not yet have your Blue Card, bring your receipt of the Texas Board of Nursing Outcomes letter indicating you may sit for the National Council of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). -
Passport Photo
2x2 passport-size photo* with a plain background and your name printed or typed on the back of the picture.
- Email a copy of the image to the Clinical Coordinator, Prof. Cherie Watts, at cherie.watts@sjcd.edu
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Medical Insurance Card
Copy of the front and back of your current medical insurance card.
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CastleBranch Criminal Background Check
Copy of your background check results from CastleBranch.
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CastleBranch Drug Test
Copy of your negative* drug screen report from CastleBranch.
*No diluted negative results accepted. -
Summary Report from CastleBranch
Copy of your CastleBranch summary report showing your current status as "completed" with your name at the top.
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Physical Medical Record
Use this form to upload your physical medical record to CastleBranch.
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Completion of Clinical Requirements
Copy of your immunization record and completed physical exam form to complete your clinical requirements should be uploaded to CastleBranch.
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American Heart Association BLS (CPR) Certification
Proof of your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) Certification should be uploaded to CastleBranch.
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Official Transcripts
If you had prerequisites in progress when you submitted your application, submit official transcripts showing completion of that coursework.
- If you took courses at other institution(s), you must also submit official transcripts to the nursing department indicating your coursework has been transferred to San Jacinto College and has been accepted and evaluated by Enrollment Services.
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Nursing Student Clinical
In an effort to make your commute to clinicals easier, please complete this survey for your greater Houston area location preference.
Orientation
To promote student success, you are required to attend an on-campus two-day nursing student orientation. Please bring your own lunch and dress in business casual attire.
Day 1: Dec. 17, 2024, 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The first orientation day will provide information about the application requirements,
program overview, expectations, and resources.
Day 2: Jan. 17, 2025, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The second orientation day will focus on study tips, time management, test taking,
and test anxiety.
Location: C.11-1081 Health Science Building
If you are unable to participate in orientation, please notify your assigned San Jac ADN staff member before the start of the orientation.
Vital Details to Ensure Your Success
ADN Staff Assignment
Throughout your nursing education journey with San Jac, you will have your very own staff member available to assist you and ensure your success. You're assigned a specific contact based on your last name.
Central Campus
- A – K: Contact Mrs. Hinojosa at jocelyn.hinojosa@sjcd.edu.
- L – Z: Contact Mrs. Carter at patricia.carter@sjcd.edu.
TX Board of Nursing Approval
You should have submitted your name to the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON). They will
send you an outcome letter, known as a blue card. You'll need this blue card in order
to enroll and will need to bring it to nursing orientation.
The TBON will also send you information on the background check.
Those who receive a "Fast Pass" email from the TBON must complete the process described
in that email.
If you do not receive a "Fast Pass" email, don't worry. You will still receive what
you need from the TBON.
Uniforms and Lab Pack
You're required to dress in uniform and have a lab pack on the first day of class. Uniform and lab packs must be purchased through TMC Scrubs N More. We encourage you to make an appointment as soon as possible with the following contact:
Ankit Patel/Operational Manager
7227 Fannin St, Suite 105
Houston, Texas 77030
713-797-1212
tmcscrubs@gmail.com
