Vocational Nursing

Victoria College’s Vocational Nursing Program will prepare you for a career as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). LVNs help care for ill or injured people and perform health maintenance duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

VC’s Vocational Nursing Program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. The program is offered yearly in Victoria, Gonzales, and Hallettsville.

Quick Facts

Career Info

Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities are regularly seeking qualified licensed vocational nurses. This occupation currently employs 721,700 people nationwide, and employment for this occupation is expected to increase by nine percent in the next 10 years.
More Info: Occupational Outlook Handbook
What You Will Learn
Coursework includes:
- Introduction to the nursing profession
- Application of nursing skills for a variety of healthcare settings
- Study of the basic aspects of growth and development
- Study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body
- Introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors
- Study of concepts applicable to neonatal, pediatric, and surgical care
- Hands-on clinical practice
Program Requirements
The following requirements must be met prior to the application deadline for admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Completion of VC’s admissions requirements
- An appointment with VC’s Health Careers Advisor, followed by an appointment with a VN Program faculty advisor
- Criminal background check
- Successful completion of the TSI Assessment and the ATI TEAS Exam
- Submission of official transcripts for high school and previous college coursework
- An overall Victoria College GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Submission of the VN Program Application and Licensure Eligibility Questionnaire
- Completion of program-required immunizations
- A CastleBranch account to upload required documentation (package code: VB00vnim [tracker VN 2022])
Prior to enrollment, qualified applicants who are accepted in the VN Program will also be required to submit a:
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card
- TB screening test
- Completed Physical Examination Form accessible through your CastleBranch account
- 10-panel drug screen test
- Influenza vaccination record for the current season
- Hepatitis B vaccine (takes six months to complete the series)
View the Vocational Nursing Program Application Guide for detailed admissions info and requirements.
How to Apply
1. Beginning August 1, submit your ApplyTexas.org application for admission to Victoria College.
  You will receive communication regarding your next steps within 24-48 hours of submitting your application. For more info, see VC’s admissions steps.
2. Submit the VN Program Application and required documentation by the application deadline (Oct. 1 at noon).
3. When you submit the VN Program Application, schedule an appointment with the VN Program by calling the location you indicated as your first choice.
More Info

View the Victoria College Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.
Need to contact someone with this program?
Joyce Harper
Program Chair
Phone: (361) 573-3291, ext 3410
Joyce.Harper@VictoriaCollege.edu

VC Offers:	Length of Program:	Average Earning Potential:	Program Costs:*
Vocational Nursing Certificate	1 year	$40,000/year⁺	$10,044 In Victoria County $12,376 Out of Victoria County $14,580 Non-Texas Resident

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