VN to RN Transition (AAS Nursing)
Nursing isn’t just a career it’s a calling! Make a difference in someone’s life.
If you enjoy taking care of others and want to support a medical team in caring for patients, a nursing career is waiting for you! A rewarding career in nursing begins with training and preparation.
COM Registered Nursing Program prepares students to deliver quality patient care in a variety of health care settings. We offer small class sizes, with faculty who dedicate themselves to student success.
Program Details
Next Start Date
Every Summer and Fall Semester
Learning Format
In Person
Degree Plan & Graduation Requirements
View in course catalog
Let’s Connect!
409-933-8425
nursing@com.edu
Career Insights
Occupational summary for Registered Nurse
3,300,100 Annual Job Openings
(2023)
6% Projected Growth
(2023-2033)
$86,070 yr Median Salary
Additional Program Info
Information Session:
- June 24, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- July 22, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- August 26, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- September 23, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- October 29, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- November 25, 2025, 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. - STEAM Building, Room 120
- December 2025 -- No Session --
Application Due Dates:
- For Summer semester admission – 3rd Friday in February of each year at 5:00 PM
- For Fall semester admission - 1st Friday in April of each year at 5:00 PM
Complete all prerequisite courses with a final grade of C or higher and have a pre-req GPA of at least 2.80.
- ENGL 1301 Composition I
- BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
- PSYC 2301 General Psychology
- PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
HESI A2 (no older than 3 years) – 78% or greater scores in Math, Reading, Grammar, Basic Vocabulary, and A&P. All programs will require the additional following HESI sections: Learning Style, Personality Profile, and Critical Thinking.
- Apply to COM via ApplyTexas.
- Complete nursing application directory on WebAdvisor.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program at College of the Mainland located in Texas City, Texas, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland RN Candidates | 95.05% | 93.15% | 93.15% | 82.35% | 88.31% | 84.06% | 88.16% | 93.18% |
| Texas Average for RN Candidates | 90.99% | 90.99% | 86.77% | 91.00% | 91.90% | 91.62% | 89.77% | |
| National Average for RN Candidates | 88.56% | 88.56% | 82.13% | 86.76% | 88.07% | 88.56% | 86.94% |
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 | Spring 2023 | Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland LVN-RN Graduates | 70% | 67% | 71% | 63% |