Start your journey toward becoming a registered nurse with American Career College’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program in Dallas-Fort Worth. Our ADN program is designed to equip you with the clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence needed to deliver quality patient care.
At ACC - DFW, you’ll train through a combination of immersive, hands-on experiences and flexible online coursework. Earn your ADN degree in the Dallas area in as little as 20 months!
With no waitlist, small class sizes, and practice using industry-current equipment, the Dallas-Fort Worth ADN program helps prepare you to make a difference in healthcare sooner.
| Campus Address | 2323 N Central Expy, Suite 101, Richardson, TX 75080 |
| Program Type | Blended (on campus and online) |
| Program Length | Can be completed in as little as 20 months |
| Financial Aid | Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify |
| Approval | The Dallas-Fort Worth campus of ACC has submitted an application to the Texas Board of Nursing for a new Associate Degree in Nursing Program. The application is currently pending TBON approval |
ACC's DFW campus offers spacious classrooms and technologically advanced skills labs where you’ll practice vital nursing techniques. From day one, you’ll have guidance from instructors who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
While in the nursing program at ACC-DFW, you'll be located near many local hospitals and medical centers, including but not limited to: 1
You can complete our DFW Associate Degree in Nursing program in approximately 20 months. The program combines in-person instruction, online coursework, and over 800 hours of hands-on training to help you build the skills needed to pursue a nursing career.
As an ADN student at our DFW campus, you’ll complete over 800 hours of clinical experience at local healthcare facilities around Dallas-Fort Worth, allowing you to apply and reinforce the knowledge you gained in the classroom in real-world situations.
The program covers essential nursing topics such as health assessment, pharmacology, adult and pediatric nursing care, mental health nursing, and maternal-newborn care. You’ll also develop skills in patient documentation, care coordination, and clinical judgment to prepare for day-to-day responsibilities.
Yes. ACC's Dallas-area ADN program is designed to help you prepare for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam to become a registered nurse (RN). Throughout your studies, you’ll learn core nursing concepts and practice test-taking strategies to help you pass the exam with confidence.
ADN graduates may go on to work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, urgent care clinics, physician offices, long-term care centers, home health agencies, and community health organizations.
ACC offers financial aid and scholarships for those who qualify. ACC’s Financial Aid Advisors can help you explore scholarships, grants, federal loans, and other resources to help reduce ADN costs.

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