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The Vocational Nursing Program at Western Texas College is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Satisfactory completion of the 12-month course of training entitles a student to a certificate from the college. The certificate qualifies the student to take the examination given by the State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Those passing the state examination will be issued a license qualifying them to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). A computerized Exit examination is administered at the end of the 12-month program will be considered the Capstone experience.

Graduates are privileged to wear a school pin which is purchased through the school.

Degree and Certification requirements are subject to approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Alcohol/Drug Testing
As part of WTC's Alcohol/Drug policy, random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol tests are performed on VN students during their year of training.

Mandatory Background Check

In order to comply with Texas Health and Safety Code, 250.006, some clinical agencies require criminal background checks for students prior to clinical rotations. Their agencies will deny the student access to the clinical facility if the check is unsatisfactory for felony and certain misdemeanor convictions. Students that cannot attend a clinical rotation will not be able to complete the course and program requirements necessary for graduation. Therefore a criminal background check by a specified company must be completed prior to beginning the Vocational Nursing Program.

Admission/Registration
All requirements for registration must be completed and approved by the Admissions Committee before the first class meeting. Students must be registered before the end of the third class day. Special admissions requirements exist for this program. All applicants for admission are screened by a selection committee, and only the most qualified applicants are accepted. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per class. Contact the Vocational Nursing Department for details.

For further information, contact vocareers@wtc.edu