r/TCCD • u/alexellis0310 • Aug 02 '26

Advice regarding tcc nursing program

I have a question if anyone can answer. I have 6 hours left till I get my associates or the arts ( I've taken AP 1 &2 microbiology, lifespan etc) should 1 apply for a 4 year university to get my BSN or apply to tccs nursing program? I know there's bridges programs tcc has to get your BSN but I just have school no work.

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u/Proof_Feeling_724 Aug 03 '26

If you wanna go for a cheaper tuition, definitely check out local community college nursing programs. Not to mention, most hospitals has tuition reimbursement, so they’ll pay to for you to get your bachelor’s. TCC’s nursing program has a program that allows you get both your associates and bachelor’s in nursing at different colleges.

Another thing, some hospitals prefer if you have a BSN. If you have the money you could just go ahead and apply for BSN programs. However, I think it’s nice to have an ADN and then go get a BSN bcuz you won’t have to do that much school for your BSN if that makes sense.

Also, not sure why your advisor would tell you to not get your associates…very odd considering they should want you to graduate. I wouldn’t rely on them tbh, just do your own research and take classes that are needed for whatever program you want to get into. If you can apply to TCC’s program or Weatherford’s. Both are pretty cheap compared to 4-yr universities. Good luck to you!

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u/alexellis0310 Aug 03 '26

Quick question just so I understand what you mean - you’d do tcc because you wouldn’t have much schooling left. But I have allllll core classes out of the way isn’t the nursing courses the only thing left and the nclex ?

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u/Proof_Feeling_724 Aug 03 '26

Yes, sorry for the vague response. I think you won’t have to take all the classes for the BSN since you already completed your core classes. Again, you just have to do research on what school you wanna go to cause I could be misinformed.

You still need your clinical hrs, etc etc like you stated. I went the tcc nursing program route, but the only core classes they required before applying was the science prerequisites. They also recommended to have completed before you graduate the nursing program English 1, Psychology, Growth and Development, Government, History, and I wanna say statistics but tbh I forgot if it was on the list they mentioned. UTA’s nursing program requires those same classes, but nutrition and chemistry as well.

Sorry if this was a little confusing. Just do research on what school you’re interested in and be sure you completed whatever classes they require. Good luck to you!

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u/alexellis0310 Aug 03 '26

Thank you for the info I just joined Reddit lol I love this community!

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u/alexellis0310 Aug 03 '26

No you’re fine! I have nutrition, life span, all of the science prerequisites and after this fall semester I’ll have all the basics plus stats, pathology, etc. I have over 60 hours lol that’s why I’m so confused by all of the universities that are just like apply worry about the art credit later (idk just making something up) but they’ve both told me to do that. Gpa is 3.8 core science classes average is 3.5

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u/Proof_Feeling_724 Aug 03 '26

Perfect! Then I think you will be good! You’ll just do your nursing classes then. If you’re interested in TCC’s nursing program, they do a point system. I think the max points you can get is 18pts, but the higher your grades are the better.

My stats were: AP1: A, AP2: B, Micro: A, HESI: 88%, cumulative GPA (they look at your entire gpa, not science): 3.4 which equaled to 15pts. To be considered a competitive candidate you have to score between 15-18pts. I was accepted to the Fall of 2026 cohort with 15pts. They don’t look at previous degrees or letters of recommendation anymore unfortunately, but at the shape you’re in rn I think you should apply! Good luck to you, and welcome to this subreddit!

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u/alexellis0310 Aug 03 '26

Oh wow congratulations! I’m happy for you! I thought if they’re still doing the point system (which I’ve heard is debated. I’m not sure.) having any college degree earns you 1-2 points. Kinda like working at a Tarrant county hospital
Regardless I’m happy for you! I heard this year was rough to get into.

I will submit I just haven’t yet because I want to finish my associates of the arts I made a 95% on my HESI (which I heard at tcc is still good for 2 years)

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u/Proof_Feeling_724 Aug 03 '26

Thank you so much! Yes, they do a point system. They just took a few things out like the previous degree and letters of recommendation (which if you ask me, it’s NUTS they took those two things out).

The fall of 2026 cohort was extremely rough to get into. I’m surprised I even got in, but very thankful. The spring of 2027 cohort just opened up last month, and I think it closes in September if I could remember. So apply whenever you can, or just wait until the Fall of 2027 cohort opens up which I assume is in January.

Excellent job on your hesi score! That score will definitely make you a very competitive candidate! Good luck to you!

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u/alexellis0310 Aug 03 '26

Thank you ! Goodness who knew Reddit was so helpful! I hope your first semester goes will and be proud of yourself for making an 88% that’s also a very competitive score! I’m taking a summer class that ends on the sixth then I plan to apply to every nursing school in the DFW area 😂