VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM
The Vocational Nursing Program - Crockett, Lufkin and Jasper campuses prepares the graduate to independently perform basic nursing skills in non-complex situations and to assist the registered nurse or physician in complicated circumstances.
Courses begin in the spring semester and conclude at the end of the fall session for a total of 45 semester credit hours. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of course requirements. Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure by examination through the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Accreditation:
The Vocational Nursing program is accredited by the
Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
VOCATIONAL NURSING HANDBOOK
Download a Vocational Nursing Program Brochure
FOR JANUARY 2013 VN CLASS:
Lufkin Vocational Nursing Information Sessions:
Tues., May 8, 2012 – 5:30 p.m. , Health Careers, Room 101
Tues., June 5, 2012 – 5:30 p.m. Health Careers, Room 101
Mon. , July 16, 2012 – 5:30 p.m. Health Careers, Room 101
Jasper Vocational Nursing Information Sessions:
Mon., June 18, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. Jasper Teaching Center
Mon., July 9, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. Jasper Teaching Center
Crockett Vocational Nursing Information Sessions:
Tues., May 15, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. Crockett
Tues., May 22, 2012 – 5:30 p.m. Crockett
There will be no sign-up for all information session dates in 2012 until after December 1, 2011.
Livingston VN Information Sessions
Jan. 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. & Feb. 6, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Black Box Theater Livingston Junior High campus,
Livingston, Texas.
Call 936-633-5265 or 936-329-8490 AFTER Jan. 3, 2012
to sign up for Livingston sessions.
Admission Criteria:
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Gain admission to the college.
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Attend a mandatory information session at the campus of your choice to obtain an application.
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Pass the A2 Admission Test with the following minimum scores:
Math - 60%
Reading - 60%
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A2 Admission Test dates
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Submit completed application packet by designated deadline.
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Submit American Heart Association CPR Health Care Provider card with application
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Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series by first clinical day (Requires 6 months)
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Applicants will be ranked and selected on:
a. Composite A2 Admission Test Scores
b. Completion of ALL requirements by posted deadlines.
- Applicants will be notified of admission decision by letter by the end of October.
Applicants for the Vocational Nursing Programs are selected in October. Acceptance into the vocational program is limited and based on completion of all admission criteria by the deadlines. For any further information, please contact the program director or the program secretary at the campus where you are applying.
CURRICULUM CHART
First Semester
| VNSG |
1405 |
Health Science |
| VNSG |
1304 |
Foundations of Nursing |
| VNSG |
1226 |
Gerontology |
| VNSG |
1423 |
Basic Nursing Skills |
| VNSG |
1361 |
Clinical PN |
Second Semester
| VNSG |
1331 |
Pharmacology |
| VNSG |
1429 |
Medical - Surgical Nursing |
| VNSG |
1133
1136 |
Growth & Development
Mental Health |
| VNSG |
1306 |
Maternal -Newborn |
| VNSG |
1362 |
Clinical PN |
Third Semester
| VNSG |
1307 |
Pediatric Nursing |
| VNSG |
1432 |
Medical - Surgical Nursing |
| VNSG |
1238 |
Mental Illness |
| VNSG |
1219 |
Professional Development |
| VNSG |
1363 |
Clinical PN |
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