Navarro College Associate Degree Nursing

🩺❤️ HAPPY NURSES WEEK from the Navarro College ADN Program! ❤️🩺

They may not be nurses just yet… but our ADN students are already making an impact every single day.

Through long clinical hours, studying late into the night, supporting patients, encouraging classmates, and learning what it truly means to care for others, they are helping shape the future of healthcare before they even walk across the graduation stage. 👏

This week, we celebrate ALL members of our nursing family:
❤️ Our dedicated students working tirelessly toward their goals
🖤 Our incredible faculty who guide, mentor, and inspire future nurses
❤️ Our alumni who are out serving communities and changing lives every day

Nursing starts long before the title “RN.” It starts with compassion, hard work, determination, teamwork, and the heart to serve others — and we see that every day in our ADN program.

To our students: Keep pushing forward. The profession needs you, and your future patients will be lucky to have you.

To our faculty and alumni: Thank you for the difference you continue to make in healthcare and in the lives of those around you.

Help us celebrate Nurses Week by dropping a ❤️ for a nursing student, instructor, or nurse who has inspired you along the way!

Our freshman nursing students recently put their skills to the test in an exciting “Amazing Race”–style competition! 🩺🏁

From clinical knowledge to hands-on skills, students worked together in a fast-paced relay that challenged them to think critically, communicate effectively, and support one another every step of the way.

A huge thank you to our incredible faculty who designed and organized this engaging learning experience, and to all the faculty who jumped in to assist and make the event a success. Your dedication to our students does not go unnoticed!

And to our students—great job bringing your knowledge to life in such a fun and meaningful way!

Our students had an incredible opportunity during their clinical rotation at Navarro Regional Hospital!

A huge thank you to the PHI staff for taking the time to provide a behind-the-scenes tour and introduce our students to the exciting world of flight nursing.

We are grateful for partners who invest in our students’ learning and help expand their understanding of the many paths within the nursing profession! 🚁❤️🖤❤️🖤

We are proud to highlight a few of our nursing students who volunteered their time to support Ennis ISD—one of our valued clinical partners—during their recent Sports Physicals event.

Opportunities like this not only strengthen our community partnerships but also allow our students to apply their skills, build confidence, and serve others in meaningful ways.

Thank you to our students for representing the program with professionalism and compassion, and to Ennis ISD for continuing to partner with us in preparing the next generation of nurses. 🩺❤️🖤❤️🖤

We love celebrating the accomplishments of our Navarro College Associate Degree Nursing alumni! 🎉

Congratulations to **Melinda Chew** and **Jasmine Balderas** for being honored with the prestigious DAISY Award — a recognition reserved for nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion and excellence in patient care. 🌼

We also proudly recognize **Chris Shorrock** for being named one of the **2026 DFW Great 100 Nurses**, an honor that highlights outstanding professional achievement and commitment to the nursing profession. ⭐

These outstanding alumni are currently thriving at one of our valued clinical partners, **Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie**, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the healthcare team.

We are incredibly proud of these graduates and the way they represent Navarro College Nursing. Their dedication, professionalism, and compassionate care reflect the values we strive to instill in every graduate.

Your Navarro Nursing family is cheering you on! 💙

Our Associate Degree Nursing sophomore students recently participated in an interactive Escape Room & Blood Transfusion Activity — and the engagement was incredible! 🩸🧠🔍

Students worked collaboratively to apply clinical judgment, prioritize patient safety, and navigate real-world transfusion scenarios in a fun, high-energy environment. Activities like these help bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice while strengthening teamwork and communication skills.

A huge thank you to our amazingly caring and talented nursing faculty who thoughtfully designed and facilitated this experience. Their creativity and dedication to student success continue to make learning meaningful and memorable. ❤️🖤🤍❤️🖤🤍

We are also proud of our sophomore students for their enthusiasm, participation, and commitment to learning. They embraced the challenge and truly made the most of the experience! 👏 🏆

📣 Admissions Update – ADN & LVN-RN Bridge Applicants 📣

Notification letters for applicants to the Traditional ADN Program and LVN-to-RN Bridge Program are being sent out this week and will continue to be emailed over the next several business days. ✉️

If you have applied and have not received a notification by April 1, please contact the Nursing Office so we can assist you.

📞 903-875-7583
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your patience during the admissions process. We appreciate your interest in our nursing programs! 🩺

This week, our freshman nursing students reached an exciting milestone in their clinical skills journey!

They successfully learned and practiced peripheral IV insertion and IV medication administration in the skills lab. From preparing equipment and maintaining sterile technique to verifying medication rights and calculating safe dosages, our students demonstrated focus, professionalism, and growing confidence.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication as they continue building the clinical competence necessary for safe, effective patient care.

The future of nursing is in capable hands. 💉👏

Big news!!!
Today we’re cheering loudly for Brittany Isbell, one of our amazing ADN faculty members, who officially got hooded for her Master of Science in Nursing from UTA!

Brittany has been juggling teaching, studying, mentoring, and about a hundred other responsibilities—and she crossed that finish line with style. We are beyond proud of her hard work, her heart for students, and the energy she brings to our team every single day.

Congratulations, Brittany, MSN, RN! Your Navarro Nursing family is celebrating right alongside you. Keep shining… and enjoy that brand-new hood!

🎄❤️ Beauville Magic at Navarro College! ❤️🎄

Last night our Waxahachie Campus hosted Beauville, our Christmas-themed celebration named after our beloved mascot, Beau — and our Associate Degree Nursing students absolutely stole the show with their festive Whoville Hospital… North Pole Edition! 🩺✨

Our ADN students transformed their mannequins into cheerful Christmas elves, each sporting a creative North Pole–inspired diagnosis. From “Tinsel Tangling Trauma” to “Cookie-Induced Hyperglycemia,” their imagination, teamwork, and holiday spirit were on full display! 🎅🧝‍♀️💉

We are so proud of our students for blending nursing knowledge with creativity and spreading joy across campus. The Whoville Hospital was a huge hit and brought smiles to every Beauville visitor. ❤️

Thank you to our amazing faculty, students, and community for making Beauville- Waxahachie a night to remember!