BOMTexas Southmost College nursing
Brownsville, Texas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 85.71% / 85.71%.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Brownsville | FULL | 85.71% (2025, 28 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Brownsville | FULL | 85.71% (2025, 14 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 10 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Texas Southmost College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The Texas Southmost College Associate Degree Nursing Program received Full Approval from the Texas Board of Nursing on April 21, 2022.”
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NCLEX
“The program learning outcomes are consistent with the Texas Board of Nursing rule 215.9 and are as follows: NCLEX-RN licensure exam pass rate will be at least eighty percent (80%) for the first-time test takers during the same 12-month period.”
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Clinical placements
“Provide a copy of health insurance prior to clinical rotations (these documents will be uploaded in Castle Branch following the mandatory orientation)”
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Admission
“This program of study and application packet is available online and includes a list of the prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to applying to the VN Program.”
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