Nursing, Vocational

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Turn your passion for helping others into a career in nursing! The Midland College Licensed Vocational Nursing Program is a 12-month certificate program designed to prepare students for entry into the nursing profession. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing). Passing this exam allows the student to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

LVNs provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Career opportunities are available in hospitals, nursing homes and extended care facilities, physician offices, home health, private care settings, and more.

The program is offered on the main campus in Midland and in Fort Stockton at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC). It is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, located at 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin, Texas 78701; phone (512) 305-7400. 

Admission to the LVN Program is competitive due to cohort size limitations and the availability of clinical placement sites. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. The application submission due date is July 7 each year. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must complete the following:

1. College Admission
   • Apply to Midland College and meet all general admission requirements
2. Must be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete by testing or exemption
3. Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS, Version 7) and earn a minimum level of “Basic”
4. Hold an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license
5. Hold an active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Note - any other form of CPR certification is not accepted
6. Obtain background clearance from the Texas Board of Nursing in the form of a “blue card” or letter. Note - any other form of background clearance is not accepted.
7. Ensure Required Immunizations, in Accordance, with Texas Law, are up to date:
   • Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch/DISA. Students must create an account and upload proper documentation.
   • Required immunizations:
     • Hepatitis B
     • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
     • Varicella
     • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) - expires after 10 years
     • Bacterial Meningitis (if required by Texas enrollment requirements as listed in the Midland College Catalog).
8. Submit the Student Information form found in the application packet
9. Although there is no required prerequisite coursework, extra admission points can be earned with completion of the following:
   •  VNSG 1320, Anatomy & Physiolofy for Allied Health or BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II, completed within 5 years of application due date with a grade of C or higher
   • HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology, with a grade of B or higher
   • TEAS score above “Basic” level
   • Active Phlebotomy Certificate from an accredited college or program
   • Active Medication Aide Certificate from an accredited college or program
10. International Students:  For the purposes of admission to the Program, an international student is defined as a student who did not graduate from a high school in the United States. All international students must demonstrate English language proficiency by taking and passing either:

• TOEFL iBT ($225.00), with minimum scores of:
  • TOEFL Overall Score 79
  • TOEFL Reading Score 18
  • TOEFL Listening Score 20
  • TOEFL Speaking Score 20
  • TOEFL Writing Score 17
• Duolingo English Test ($59.00), with minimum scores of:
  • Duolingo Overall Score 110
  • Duolingo Reading Score 110
  • Duolingo Listening Score 110
  • Duolingo Speaking Score 110
  • Duolingo Writing Score 110

All admissions requirements and application materials are published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage at www.midland.edu/lvn

Ranking and Admissions

Applicants who meet all minimum eligibility requirements are evaluated using a standardized point system outlined in the published Admissions Packet.

Applicants are ranked based on total admission points earned in designated extra admission work, including:

• VNSG 1320 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health or BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 points for A; 3 points B; 1 point for C
• HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology - 4 points for A; 3 points B; 1 point for C
• TEAS Score above Basic - 10 points for Exemplary; 8 points for Advanced; 5 points for Proficient
• Phlebotomy Certification - 2 points
• Medication Aide Certification - 1 point

When applicants have equivalent point totals, student overall grade point average is used as a secondary ranking factor.

Additional information regarding admission requirement, application material, and scoring criteria is published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage at www.midland.edu/lvn.

Program Requirements

Accepted students must:

• Take all courses in sequential order. General education courses may be completed earlier than scheduled, but must be finished by the designated semester in the degree plan.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure and required immunizations throughout the duration of the program.
• Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.
• Pass a required urine drug screening each semester

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the program, students must

• Earn a grade of C or higher in all courses listed on the degree plan
• Complete the NCLEX-PN review course during their final semester
• Pass the Texas Board of Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. For complete and current requirements, refer to the Texas Board of Nursing website.

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