VOCATIONAL NURSING
TSTC in West Texas
TSTC in West Texas
GENERAL INFORMATION
TSTC Vocational Nursing Program is:
Accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing
3 semester - a 12 month program
Located on 2 West Texas Campuses, Breckenridge and Sweetwater
Hybrid Program
lectures are synchronous online approximately 40% of the time
Face to face classroom, simulation labs, and clinicals approximately 60% of the time
Core course breakdown for the LVN program after the completion of all prerequisites can be found at VN Core Course Breakdown
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam-Vocational Nursing; upon passing the exam you will be classified as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
VN program is offered at Sweetwater and Breckenridge campuses.
Prerequisites which must be completed by the first day of classes:
Anatomy and Physiology I - BIOL 2301 & BIOL 2101 or BIOL 2402 - with a C or higher and less than 5 years old.
Anatomy and Physiology II - BIOL 2302 & BIOL 2102 or BIOL 2402 - with a C or higher and less than 5 years old.
Medical Terminology - HPRS 2302 - with a C or higher and less than 5 years old.
Prerequisites for the VN program can be found at TSTC Pre-Allied Health
(any D's or F's from any previous course or prerequisite course will not be accepted into the VN program)
Application Requirements:
Apply with TSTC at TSTC General Admissions with all official transcripts.
Attend a Mandatory Information Session. Dates, times, and link to join can be found at TSTC VN Information Session.
Please make sure you select the "West Texas - Information Session" link.
After attending an information session, an email sent with a notification that the LVN Application is ready to be filled out. Please have all of the required documents available for a complete application submission.
Application Documents:
Copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card
Copy of all unofficial transcripts
Personal health insurance
Copy of any certifications such as CNA, CPR/BLS, etc.
Proof of Employment letter
Three Letter's of Recommendations from friend, coworkers, supervisors. No letters from family member will be accepted
Immunizations:
MMR x2 doses or a positive titer that reflects immunity
HepB x3 doses or a positive titer that reflects immunity
Varicella x2 doses or a positive titer that reflects immunity
Tdap within the past 10 years
Flu vaccine with the current flu season
TB within 1 year
Meningococcal if under 22 years old
Covid - recommended but not required by TSTC. Some clinical sites may ask for proof of a Covid vaccine
Take the ATI TEAS test with minimum passing scores:
Reading: 50% or above
Math: 40% or above
Science: 40% or above
English and Language: 50% or above
Study materials:
TSTC testing center for additional information and to schedule an ATI TEAS test: TSTC Testing Center
Contact Information:
Enrollment Coaches for the VN Program:
Alicia Peterson - alicia.peterson@tstc.edu - 254-559-7731
Heather Bronkhorst - hlbronkhorst@tstc.edu - 254-559-7713 ext. 47713
Testing Center:
Patricia Carpio - patricia.carpio@tstc.edu - 325-235-7441
Alicia Peterson - Breckenridge - alicia.peterson@tstc.edu - 254-559-7731
Contact Information:
Enrollment Coaches for the VN Program:
Alicia Peterson - alicia.peterson@tstc.edu - 254-559-7731
Testing Center:
Patricia Carpio - patricia.carpio@tstc.edu - 325-235-7441
Alicia Peterson - Breckenridge - alicia.peterson@tstc.edu - 254-559-7731