Nursing
San Jacinto College’s nursing school and registered nurse program combine the art of caring with the science of healing. Our transformative, hands-on education prepares new and seasoned nurses to excel in this noble profession. Join us in making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
- Hospitals and clinics
- Home health and community health settings
- Nursing Homes
- Education
- Research and computer technology
Earning Potential
Registered Nurse: $83,738
Licensed Vocational Nurse $50,912
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages
Locations
Central Campus
North Campus
South Campus
Online
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Associate Degree Nursing, AAS
Certified Nurse Aide, Course
Health Science Vocational Nursing Pathway, AAS
LVN/Paramedic to RN Transition Nursing, AAS
Nursing, B.S.N.
Vocational Nursing, Level 2 Certificate
CAREER TRACKS
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Program Outcomes
When you graduate from the RN-to-BSN program, you will be able to:
- Function within the nurse’s legal and ethical scope of practice
- Promote nursing by advocating for and being leaders in their work
- Use published research and evidence-based practices to gather information from assessments to identify issues, set goals, and create care plans for:
- Patients
- Families,
- Communities.
- Formulate goals and outcomes using an evidence-based and theoretical analysis of data to reduce patient and community risk
- Use different resources and technology to monitor and improve healthcare quality by considering:
- Cost
- Effectiveness of care
- Efficiency of care
- Continuity and consistency of care
- Promotion of health
When you graduate from the RN-to-BSN program, you will be able to:
- Function within the nurse’s legal and ethical scope of practice
- Promote nursing by advocating for and being leaders in their work
- Use published research and evidence-based practices to gather information from assessments to identify issues, set goals, and create care plans for:
- Patients
- Families,
- Communities.
- Formulate goals and outcomes using an evidence-based and theoretical analysis of data to reduce patient and community risk
- Use different resources and technology to monitor and improve healthcare quality by considering:
- Cost
- Effectiveness of care
- Efficiency of care
- Continuity and consistency of care
- Promotion of health
You don’t have to take our word on our successful track record. The numbers speak for themselves. Check out our program achievements in completion, licensing, and job placement!
Central Campus
| Report Year | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | Report Year | Completion Rate | Report Year | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87.30% | Fall 2021 | 51% | 2018-19 | 74% |
| 2021 | 90% | Fall 2020-Spring 2021 | 62.41% | 2018-19 | 74% |
| 2020 | 96.74% | Fall 2019-Spring 2020 | 77.23% | 2020 (For 2018-2019) | 85% |
| 2019 | 98.91% | Fall 2018-Spring 2019 | 74% | 2019 (For 2017-2018) | 77% |
| 2018 | 95.45% | Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 | 50% | 2018 (For 2016-2017) | 87% |
| 2017 | 91.54% | Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 | 78% | 2017 (For 2015-2016) | 91% |
| 2016 | 87.17% | Fall 2014- Spring 2015 | 76% | 2016 (For 2014–2015) | 93 |
North Campus
| Report Year | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | Report Year | Completion Rate | Report Year | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.45% | Fall 2019-Spring 2020 | 95.45% | 2020 (For 2018-2019) | 94% |
| 2019 | 94.74% | Fall 2018-Spring 2019 | 88% | 2019 (For 2017-2018) | 75% |
| 2018 | 92.59% | Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 | 76% | 2018 (For 2016-2017) | 100% |
| 2017 | 93.75 | Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 | 83% | 2017 (For 2015-2016) | 96% |
| 2016 | 79.16% | Fall 2014- Spring 2015 | 79% | 2016 (For 2014–2015) | New program - no graduates |
San Jac sets you up for success. Don’t take our word for it - check out our program achievements in completion, licensing, and job placement!
| Report Year | NCLEX RN Pass Rate | Report Year | Completion Rate | Report Year | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88.24% | Fall 2021-Spring 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 90.59% | Fall 2020-Spring 2021 | 68% | 2021 (For 2019-2020) | 90% |
| 2020 | 73.17% | Fall 2019-Spring 2020 | 74% | 2020 (For 2018-2019) | 88% |
| 2019 | 88.46% | Fall 2018-Spring 2019 | 66% | 2019 (For 2017-2018) | 92% |
| 2018 | 89.87% | Fall 2017-Spring 2018 | 76% | 2018 (For 2016-2017) | 90% |
At San Jac, you'll gain valuable instruction with great results. Check out our NCLEX-PN pass rates for Vocational Nursing.
| Report Year | NCLEX-PN Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 88.37% |
| 2021 | 80.00% |
| 2020 | 95.92% |
| 2019 | 89.8% |
| 2018 | 83.65% |
Revive Your Tuition
Information Sessions
| Tab name | Session Required | Session Optional | Expandable content |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN-to-BSN | unchecked | checked | Registration: There is no registration for these information sessions. Just click a Zoom link below to join a meeting. Thursday May 18 - 4 p.m. Password: 908981 |
| ADN | checked | unchecked | If you are applying to both Central and North Campus programs, you only need to attend one information session on either campus. We offer in-person and virtual meetings. Registration: Click on the date to register for the session that works best for you. After registering for a Zoom session, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you register for an in-person session, you will receive a confirmation email with your session information. Central Campus Information Sessions In Person
Virtual
North Campus Information Sessions In Person
Virtual
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| LVN / Paramedic to ADN | unchecked | checked | Please bring your Admission Application Information Packet with you to the information session. Registration: Click on a date below to register for a session. In-person sessions are located on South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd. In Person
Virtual
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| LVN North Campus | checked | unchecked | We offer virtual information sessions. Registration: Please email vocational.nursingno@sjcd.edu to register for a date. Next information session:
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| LVN South Campus | unchecked | checked | Information sessions are optional and are not mandatory for South Campus Vocational Nursing. Session space is limited. Click on the date below to register. Registration: Click on a date to register for Zoom information sessions. Next information session:
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Contact Us
RN-to-BSN
ADN
Central Campus
Shiela Ford, Department Chair
281-478-3654
Shiela.Ford@sjcd.edu
Jocelyn Hinojosa (For last names A-k)
Senior Administrator Assistant
281-998-6350 ext. 1617
Jocelyn.Hinojosa@sjcd.edu
Patricia Carter (For last names L-Z)
Senior Administrator Assistant
281-998-3650 ext. 1441
Patricia.Carter@sjcd.edu
North Campus
Kerri Hines, Department Chair
281-459-7174
Kerri.Hines@sjcd.edu
Norma Torres
Senior Administrator Assistant
281-998-3650 ext. 7863
Norma.Torres@sjcd.edu
LVN / Paramedic to ADN Transition
Susanne Tolley, Department Chair
281-922-3431
Susanne.Tolley@sjcd.edu
281-998-6350 ext. 3315
Adn.Transition@sjcd.edu
Vocational Nursing
North Campus
Kerri Hines, Department Chair
281-459-7174
Kerri.Hines@sjcd.edu
281-998-6350 ext. 7128
Vocational.NursingNo@sjcd.edu
South Campus
Susanne Tolley, Department Chair
281-922-3431
Susanne.Tolley@sjcd.edu
281-998-6350 ext. 3592
Vocational.Nursing@sjcd.edu
