Texas State Technical College West Texas is a two-year technical school offering degrees, certificates and continuing education. Degrees offered at Texas State Technical College West Texas campus in Brownwood include an associate of nursing. Completing the associate of nursing degree takes approximately 18 months and includes clinical rotations, integrated nursing programs, client management and anatomy and physiology. Upon completion of the associate of nursing degree, credits are transferable to an accredited four-year university. Texas State Technical College West Texas provides financial aid in the form of grants, loans and scholarships.
Ranger College is a two-year public university with campuses in Ranger, Early, Stephenville and Brownwood. The Brownwood campus offers curriculum leading to an associate degree in nursing. Courses consist of lectures about the function and structure of the human body, unstructured activities and group discussions. Upon completion of the associate degree, coursework is transferable to Bellevue University, an accredited four-year university. Admission requires completion of an application and a financial aid package.
Tarleton State University is located 60 minutes away in Stephenville. The nursing program offers two degree plans: bachelor of science in nursing and LVN to BSN. Upon graduation, students take the NCEX-RN test and apply to become a registered nurse. Admission to the nursing program requires a separate application consisting of an essay, experience and general information. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, loans and grants.
Central Texas College is located approximately 60 minutes away in Hamilton. The department of nursing offers five courses of study: associate of nursing degree, vocational nursing, nursing aide, emergency medical technician and EMT paramedic. The associate of nursing degree consists of the associate degree program, LVN transition degree and the paramedic to LVN program. Central Texas College accepts transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities. Financial aid into the program consists of scholarships, grants and loans.