Vocational Nursing

• 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

The following requirements must be met prior to the application deadline for admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.  View the  Vocational Nursing Program Application Guide for detailed admissions info and requirements.

• 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
• Read and understand information regarding Licensure Eligibility Questions
• 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 2024])

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers 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 or a Declination of Influenza Vaccination Waiver
• Hepatitis B vaccine (takes six months to complete the series)
• COVID-19 Vaccine or Exemption Status

1. Beginning August 1, submit your GoApplyTexas.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.

Need to contact someone with this program?

Rebekah Patterson
Program Chair
Phone: (361) 573-3291, ext. 3463
Rebekah.Patterson@VictoriaCollege.edu