Collin College is proud to launch the Medic/Paramedic Fast Track program in Nursing. This program enables paramedics and military medics to continue their service as a registered nurse. Flexible, online classes and rotating clinical hours are available through this program.
Earning an associate degree in nursing can help paramedics and military veterans apply their medical knowledge and real-world experience to start a career as a registered nurse, expand their job opportunities and be able to articulate to a baccalaureate degree program in nursing.
For more information or to apply, see the attached curriculum/checklist
or contact the Nursing Department at 972-548-6772.

Collin College Curriculum Outline Medic/Paramedic Fast Track
Prerequisites
BIOL 2401
BIOL 2402
BIOL 2420
PSYC 2301
PSYC 2314
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
General Psychology
Life-Span Growth & Development
Credit
4
4
4
3
3
Total Hours 18
Nursing faculty will determine the application and approval process. Students accepted into the
Grant Pilot Bridge Program will receive credit for the following courses: RNSG 1161, RNSG 1171,
RNSG 1471, RNSG 212 and RNSG 2572
Total Hours 12
SEMESTER 1
RNSG 1163
RNSG 1170
RNSG 1172
Clinical – Nursing Transition Clinical
Introduction to Health Care Concepts
Professional Nursing Competencies
Credit
1
1
1
RNSG 2371 Concept-based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 3
Total Hours 6
SEMESTER 2 Credit
ENGL 1301
RNSG 2173
RNSG 2362
RNSG 2573
Composition 1
Professional Nursing Concepts III
3
1
Clinical III – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training
Health Care Concepts III
3
5
Total Hours 12
SEMESTER 3 Credit
HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities 3
RNSG 2174
RNSG 2363
RNSG 2574
Professional Nursing Concepts IV (Capstone) 1
Clinical IV – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training
Health Care Concepts IV
3
5
Total Hours 12
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GRAND TOTAL HOURS 60

COLLIN COLLEGE
MEDIC/PARAMEDIC FAST TRACK PROGRAM
The following documents must be submitted to be considered for selection to the program:
1. A completed application to the Collin College Medic/Paramedic Fast Track
Program. Please note all requirements for the generic nursing student are also in effect for the Fast Track applicant.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges attended, to include Collin College, to be sent to the attention of the Nursing Department. GPA (cumulative) of at least 2.5 or higher from all completed courses.
3. Satisfactory completion (grade of “C” or better) of the prerequisite courses required for admission: Biology 2401 (A & P I), Biology 2402 (A & P II), Biology 2420
(Microbiology). The five year expiration on these courses will be waived if the
Medic/Corpsman/Paramedic has been working in the field for at least six months prior to the application deadline. Cumulative GPA on the three prerequisite courses should be
2.5 or above. At least two out of the three prerequisite courses must be complete to apply, and the third prerequisite course must be in progress at the time of application.
4. Immunizations with required documentation.
5. Transcript showing successful completion of a Paramedic program, or College
Credit for Heroes for Military Veterans program.
6. Copy of a current Paramedic license/certification, U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force Medic certification or U.S. Navy/U.S. Marines Corpsman certification along with a DD-214
(medics & corpsman) showing Honorable Discharge from the military.
7. Must have taken the Nursing or Allied Health PSB exam within the last five years.
If PSB has not been taken, applicant must take the Nursing PSB exam by the designated deadline.
Must have proof of current CPR certification. 8.
9. Upon acceptance into the program, a drug screening test and an FBI background check will be conducted.
10. Take NLN Nursing Accelerated Challenge Exam – NACE I – Foundations of
Nursing with a score of 70% or better. Student is allowed only one opportunity to pass this exam.
11. A minimum of 11 points must be achieved.