The Vocational Nursing curriculum incorporates the concepts of nursing theorists Patricia Benner, Dorothea Orem, and Jean Watson. These nursing theories assist in guiding the student from novice to expert, learning the fundamentals of self-care, self-care deficit and the nursing system while incorporating holistic care. These theories and concepts assist in the students’ development of safe patient care and clinical decision making.
Institutional Accreditation
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
www.abhes.org
Programmatic Approval
Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
www.bon.texas.gov
To be considered for admission to the Vocational Nursing program, applicants must meet the following TEAS exam requirement.
TEAS Exam
Applicants must take the TEAS exam and achieve a minimum overall score of Proficient (58.7%).
- Applicants can register for the TEAS exam at https://atitesting.com/.
- Both in-person and remote online methods accepted
- Scores must be met on one single exam
- Scores cannot be older than two years from the deadline of the semester you are applying to
- Unlimited number of attempts and no waiting period between attempts
Admissions FAQ
Are there any prerequisite courses required for the Vocational Nursing program?
No, there are no prerequisite courses required for admission to the Vocational Nursing program.
What are the applications deadlines?
Application deadlines can be reviewed here.
When will I receive an admissions decision?
Admissions decisions are sent via email approximately two weeks after each deadline.
The current curriculum plan is located in our Academic Catalog.
Provided below are typical class schedules for each delivery. The times listed are general timeframes and not a set schedule. Actual lecture and clinical times may fall within the hours listed below. Please note the days and time vary per course and are always subject to change. All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).
Delivery | Program Starts | Lecture Schedule | Clinical Schedule |
Blended | Fall Spring Summer | Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Typically meets three days a week | Sunday – Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Typically meets one to two days a week. |
Is this program offered fully online?
No, the Vocational Nursing program is delivered in a blended format. Blended courses are courses in which a portion of the learning activities are delivered virtually in a synchronous format; they are a combination of traditional classroom and e-instruction.
Does this program have an evening schedule?
No, the Vocational Nursing program is not offered on an evening schedule.
How much does this program cost?
For program cost, please visit our Tuition & Fees page.
How long does it take to complete this program?
The Vocational Nursing program is 3 semesters in length and may be completed in one year.
Student Achievement DataUpon completion of the nursing program, graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
NCLEX-RN pass rates for the last five years can be found
here.Graduates’ success rate on the National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX-RN) according to the
Texas Board of Nursing –
83.33%Students’ completion rate of the nursing program in 2023 –
100%Graduates obtaining a job in 2023 –
86%
