Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Our nursing certificate program, designed to be completed in one year.

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The LVN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). It’s a certificate program designed to prepare entry-level practitioners to provide direct care to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Emphasis is placed upon the ability to make sound judgements based on the knowledge of scientific principles and the ability to utilize technical skills in a variety of settings.

LVN programs are offered at Gainesville, Corinth, Bowie, Graham, and as an online hybrid. The program is 12 months in length. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

You’re expected to be a member of the profession on a health care team providing patient-centered care and an advocate for patient safety.

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Admissions Steps

Step 1: Apply to NCTC.

How to Apply

Step 2: Meet your Advisor

Once all admission requirements are met including the submission of your graduation report/advising worksheet, you will be notified by the Admissions Office of your acceptance to NCTC. You will meet with your success coach/advisor and begin registering for general academic (non-nursing) courses if needed.

VNSG 1420 may be taken before admission to the program, but no later than the first semester after admission. BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) may be substituted for VNSG 1420. Both semesters of Anatomy and Physiology must be taken for credit to be given.

Step 3: Schedule your TEAS entrance exam.

Schedule, register, and pay for your TEAS test at the ATI/TEAS testing site then with the Testing Center on your campus. For more information go to nctc.edu/testing/ati or email corinthtesting@nctc.edu.

Prospective students are only allowed 2 TEAS attempts per calendar year and each attempt must be at least 90 days apart. Scores must be a minimum of 58.7%. Only current scores from within the last two years from the date of application will be considered. However, this does not guarantee acceptance.

If you have a disability, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to obtain information about available testing accommodations and procedures.

NCTC’s LVN Program will only accept the TEAS test taken in-person, not remotely

Register for the TEAS Test

Schedule at the Testing Center

Step 4: Apply to the LVN Program. (Prerequisites are not required)

Login to the MyNCTC
Under Student Services, select Vocational Nursing (LVN).
Fill out the form and attach copies of your advising worksheet.
Once all sections are completed along with your TEAS scores (Individual Performance Profile) and any health science certificates, submit the application.

Application Deadlines

LVN Program Spring Admission — August 1 - August 31
- On-campus & Online Hybrid at the Gainesville Campus
LVN Program Fall Admission — March 1 - March 31
- On-campus at the Bowie, Corinth, Gainesville, and Graham Campuses

After applications have been processed, you’ll be notified by email of your status in the program.

Important Documents

Nursing Health Insurance

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Degree Plan

PREREQUISITES ARE NOT REQUIRED

Spring Admission

Spring Semester 16 weeks-Level I

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 1420 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH — (4)

VNSG 1323 BASIC NURSING SKILLS — (3)

VNSG 1400 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS I — (4)

VNSG 1227 ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION — (4)

VNSG 1360 CLINICAL I — (3)

Total credit hours — (16)

Summer Semester 10 weeks-Level II

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 1509 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS II — (5)

VNSG 1331 PHARMACOLOGY — (3)

VNSG 1363 CLINICAL II - SPRING ADMISSION — (3)

Total credit hours — (11)

Fall Semester 16 weeks-Level III

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 1230 MATERNAL-NEONATAL NURSING — (2)

VNSG 1234 PEDIATRICS — (2)

VNSG 2510 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS III — (5)

VNSG 1219 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT — (2)

VNSG 2460 CLINICAL III - SPRING ADMISSION* — (4)

Total credit hours — (15)

*VNSG2460 will constitute the capstone experience.

Fall Admission

Fall Semester 16 weeks-Level I

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 1420 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH — (4)

VNSG 1323 BASIC NURSING SKILLS — (3)

VNSG 1400 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS I — (4)

VNSG 1227 ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION — (2)

VNSG 1360 CLINICAL I — (3)

Total credit hours — (16)

Spring Semester 16 weeks-Level II

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 1509 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS II — (5)

VNSG 1331 PHARMACOLOGY — (3)

VNSG 1230 MATERNAL-NEONATAL NURSING — (2)

VNSG 1234 PEDIATRICS — (2)

VNSG 1463 CLINICAL II - FALL ADMISSION — (4)

Total credit hours — (16)

Summer Semester 10 weeks-Level III

Courses and credit hours () required to earn the LVN Certificate.

VNSG 2510 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS III — (5)

VNSG 1219 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT — (2)

VNSG 2360 CLINICAL III - FALL ADMISSION* — (3)

Total credit hours — (10)

*VNSG 2360 will constitute the capstone experience.

Total Credit Hours: 42

VNSG 1420 may be taken before admission to the program, but no later than the first semester after admission. BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) may be substituted for VNSG 1420. Both semesters of Anatomy and Physiology must be taken for credit to be given.

The Health Science Programs at NCTC require a large time commitment from the student. Check the mock-schedule we created for this program to find out if this program is right for you!

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