Nursing Associate in Science Degree (ADN) (RN) Program

Learn about our Nursing Associate in Science Degree (ADN) (RN) program.

Important Notice

Attendance at a Nursing Information Session (2025) is now mandatory for all prospective LPN and RN students before and in order to apply for clinicals. A nursing information session is not the same as an advising session or meeting with a nursing advisor.
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All prospective nursing students begin in the Allied Health AAS program.  Once they fulfill the application requirements, they can apply for admission to either the Registered Nursing Program or the Practical Nursing Program. These admission criteria will be discussed during advising sessions.

Nursing Admission Criteria and Essential Requirements. (pdf)

Application Information

Clinical Application and TEAS Information

Learn about the application process for HACC's Nursing clinical program, including admission criteria, testing requirements, and guidelines for the TEAS exam.

• Visit the Clinical Application and TEAS Information Page

Transferring Into HACC

If you have nursing courses to transfer from another school, please review the Nursing External Transfer Procedure (PDF) and complete the form linked within the document.

To be considered for external transfer, you must:

• Have applied to HACC and received an ID.
• Submitted official transcripts to record@hacc.edu and received evaluation confirmation.
  • Note: Transcript evaluation will not be considered with courses in progress.
• Completed at least ONE nursing course at the transfer institution within the past two years.
• Maintained a 2.5 GPA with no C-, D, F, or W in any nursing course.
• External Transfer Deadlines
  Acceptance is restricted by clinical space availability:
  • Dec. 1 for a January start decision
  • April 1 for a May start decision
  • July 1 for a August start decision

You are required to attend a nursing information session before applying for clinicals. Below are the available dates and times for the sessions.

To begin the transfer process and complete the external transfer form, schedule an appointment with Counseling and Advising.

Nursing Information Sessions

Get answers to all your nursing questions and hear about the following during these sessions:

• Nursing careers
• HACC's programs
• Time commitments
• Expenses
• TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
• Essential qualifications (background checks, health forms, etc.)
• The application process

**Pre-registration is required, and attendance is mandatory for all clinical applications**

Session Details:

• Conducted via Zoom or in person on campus as listed. In person sessions do not have Zoom
• Sessions last approximately two hours: a one-hour presentation followed by a Q&A period.
• Please log in before the session start time.
• Attending by phone call (without video) is NOT acceptable

• For in person York campus information session on 3/4/25:

  • York Campus location (Google Maps) - 2010 Pennsylvania Avenue,York, PA 17404

Registration is required, and attendance will be mandatory for clinical application. Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HACC2/NursingInformationSessionRegistration

 After you register, you will receive details on how to connect to Zoom.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the program cost?

You can find a detailed breakdown in the Estimated Expenses(pdf).

What degree will I earn? Will I be eligible for credentials?

Upon successful completion, you will:

• Earn a Nursing Associate in Science Degree(ADN).
• Be eligible to sit for the RN licensure exam (NCLEX-RN®) administered by the PA State Board of Nursing

What are the required courses and suggested schedule?

Find a complete list of required courses and a suggested semester-by-semester schedule for the program in the Course Requirements/Suggested Schedule (pdf).

Where are clinical classes held?

HACC offers full-time day and part-time programs:

• The full-time day program is at Gettysburg, Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses.
• The part-time program is at Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster and York campuses.
• You can take general education (prerequisite) courses at other campuses and sites.

What is the most current student completion rate, NCLEX pass rate and job placement data?  

Class of 2023: 

• PN Completion Rate: 75%
• RN Completion Rate: 68.1%
• PN NCLEX Pass Rate: 96.8%
• RN NCLEX Pass Rate: 91.7%
• PN Job Placement Rate: 98%
• RN Job Placement Rate: 99%

Where can I find more detailed information?

• Download the Nursing Student Handbook (pdf) – Includes dosage calculation requirements.
• Download the Nursing Program Conceptual Framework (pdf).
• AllNurses.com – A popular online community for nurses.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) – The accrediting body for nursing education programs.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing – Provides information on state licensing and regulations.

Who can I contact for more information?

Admissions Counselor:

• For questions related to the admissions process, you can contact an Admissions Counselor by:
  • Phone: 800-ABC-HACC
  • Email: start@hacc.edu

Nursing Program Offices:

• Gettysburg Campus
  731 Old Harrisburg Road, Room 300
  Gettysburg, PA 17325

• Harrisburg Campus
  Select Medical, Room 218
  One HACC Drive
  Harrisburg, PA 17110

• Lancaster Campus
  Main Building, Room 215
  1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
  Lancaster, PA 17602

• York Campus
  Leader Building, Room 150
  2010 Pennsylvania Avenue
  York, PA 17404