Licensed Vocational Nursing
If you have any questions, please call 299-8347 for more information.
Welcome
Welcome to McLennan Community College's Vocational Nursing Program. The faculty wants each student to have a positive learning experience and to be successful. We believe in safe practice, honesty and integrity. Workforce skills such as punctuality will be stressed. Competence in nursing is developed through diligence and participation in the classroom, learning lab and all clinical rotations. Students are considered active partners in the learning process.
The Vocational Nursing Program is accredited by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. (333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Austin, Texas 78701; phone 512-305-6818; www.bon.state.tx.us)
Mission
McLennan Community College's Vocational Nursing Program is committed to preparing graduates that can safely and effectively fill a beginning technical level role as a member of the nursing team. Program graduates develop the beginning skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes essential for giving safe, competent and effective care.
Application Process
- Fall Admission - May 15th (applications accepted January 1 - May 15th)
- Spring Admission - November 1st (applications accepted July 1 - November 1st)
- Attend Vocational Nursing General Information Session.
- For information sessions call (254) 299-8347 to reserve a space or to make an individual appointment.
HESI Admission/Assessment Test
- Minimum comprehensive score of 70.
- Reading comprehension score of 70.
- Minimum math skills score of 70.
- HESI scores older than three years will not be accepted.
- Only MCC HESI scores will be accepted.
Vocational Nursing Admission Application (Transcripts from any colleges or universities must be submitted with application). A $20 application fee is required. Please attach a copy of the receipt to the Vocational Nursing Program application.
Meeting This Criteria Does Not Guarantee Admission To The Program
Admission Criteria
Points are assigned for ranking applications by using categories A+B+C+D below.
A.____HESI combined percent score
97-99 10 points
94-96 09 points
91-93 08 points
88-90 07 points
85-87 06 points
82-84 05 points
79-81 04 points
76-78 03 points
73-75 02 points
70-72 01 points
B._____ Current Health Careers Certification
Certification in a health occupation recognized by program's admission committee.......................................2 points
(Copy of certification must be submitted with application by deadline date.) Points will not be added after deadline dates. Also must submit letter from employer validating at least 6 month work experience within the past year. No points for CNA or CMA.
C._____ Science Completion Points
Grade of at least B in curriculum science requirement. If course substitution is requested, both BIOL 2401 & BIOL 2402 must have been completed w/grade of at least C in each.............3 points
D._____ Proof of Residence
“Proof of residence” required (utility bill, drivers license) For Mclennan County .............1 point Residence-furnishing false information to the college with the intent to deceive may result in admission denial or program dismissal.
McLennan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion.
Degree Plans
Degree plans for 2009:
International Student Admission Requirements for Nursing Programs (TOEFL)
International students must meet the general admission requirements of McLennan Community College. International admission requirements are applied to all students who have international secondary or post-secondary educational credentials, regardless of country of citizenship, immigrant status, or visa status.
Each high school and college attended must be listed on the application for admission. Official transcripts for each high school and college attended must be attached to the application. Official records must be provided in the original language and, when that is not English, accompanied by a certified translation into English. Unofficial records that do not bear the original signature of the institution's representative cannot be used. Records must be signed by the registrar, dean, or headmaster of the institution issuing the documents. Photocopies will be accepted if they bear the institution's original seal and the original signature of the school official certifying the documents. Transcripts and other records attested as certified by a notary public or solicitor (non-institutional official) will not be accepted as official.
English proficiency is met with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 100, a computer-based test score of 250, OR a paper/pencil test score of 600 is required for admission. TOEFL results are valid up to two years from the testing date. Scores will not be considered if they are more than two years old. Test score reports must be sent directly to the nursing program director from the testing center.
Applicants may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement if they have earned a U.S. high school diploma, having attended all four years of high school in the U.S.
Information about the TOEFL may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service.
TOEFL Test score reports must be sent directly to the Vocational Nursing program director from the testing center. Information about the TOEFL may be obtained from the web site: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ or by calling 1-800-468-6335.
Immunizations and CPR
When making application to the Vocational Nursing Program, students will be required to show proof or immunization against Hepatitis B (three immunizations), varicella, mumps, measles, rubella, diphtheria/tetanus, and a tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray. Applicants need to show proof of certification in infant, child and adult CPR
For questions, please contact Kim McGee 254-299-8370 or ksales-mcgee@mclennan.edu
Curriculum
Individual copies of the degree plans are available in the Vocational Nursing Program's office. Call (254) 299-8370 or e-mail ksales-mcgee@mclennan.edu for assistance.
Consists of three academic courses and thirteen nursing courses.
Academic Courses *
- BIOL 2404 - Introductory to Anatomy and Physiology
A grade of "B" will earn "science completion points" - SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communications
Any 3-semester hour speech class may be substituted - PSYC 2301 General Pyschology
- HPRS 1206 Medical Terminology
- MATH 0307 Elementary Algebra
If required, based on THEA or an approved alternative test results - READ 0302 Reading Comprehension & Analysis
If required, based on THEA or an approved alternative test results
*Must be completed before enrolling in program with grade of "C" or higher
Vocational Nursing Courses
(ACCEPTANCE to the LVN program is required to register for the following courses)
- VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication Administration
- VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
- VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts
- VNSG 1360 Clinical-Practical Nurse
- VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health & Illness II
- VNSG 1260 Clinical-Practical Nurse
- VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health & Illness III
- VNSG 1261 Clinical-Practical Nurse
- VNSG 1119 Professional Development
- VNSG 1330 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
- VNSG 1262 Clinical-Practical Nurse
- VNSG 1334 Pediatrics
- VNSG 1263 Clinical-Practical Nurse
Students must pass both the theory and clinical parts of any vocational nursing course to progress in the program. A grade of C or better must be earned in all courses required for a certificate of completion in Vocational Nursing. A program student must be enrolled in both a clinical course and a theory course in every semester.
McLennan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion.
Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check
When accepted into the program, students must submit negative screen and criminal background check results.
Licensure
The Board of Nurse Examiners may deny licensure to individuals who answer "Yes" to the following questions:
- Have you been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty, no contest or nolo contendere to any crime in any state territory or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, includeing any pending criminal charges or unresolved arrest (excluding minor traffic violations)? This includes expunged offenses and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of guilt. Please note tha DUI's, DWI's, PI's must be reported and are not considered minor traffic violations. (One time minor in possession [MIP] or minor in consumption [MIC] do not need to be disclosed, therefore you may answer "No". If you have two or more MIP's or MIC's, you may answer "Yes".)
- Do you have any criminal charges pending, including unresolved arrests?
- Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license or certificate held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
- Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug?
- Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder or borderline personality disorder?
Applicants who answer "Yes" to any of these questions should contact the Board of Nurse Examiners at 1-512-305-6818 to clarify their status and complete a declaratory order.
Professional Organizations
Board of Nurse Examiners - 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Austin, Texas 78701; Phone – 512-305-6818; www.bon.state.tx.us
The mission of the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners define the Vocational Nurse Act, is to protect the health and safety and enhance the well being of the people of Texas. We ensure that Texans are served by a qualified safe practitioner of vocational nursing through the establishment and implementation of educational standards, licensure requirements and disciplinary processes.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing - 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60601; Phone 312-525-3600; www.ncsbn.org
The mission of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is to lead in nursing regulation by assisting Member Boards, collectively and individually, to promote safe and effective nursing practice in the interest of protecting public health and welfare.
National Federation Licensed Practical Nurses - 605 Poole Drive, Garner, NC, 27529; Phone 919-779-0046; www.nflpn.org
The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses is an organization made of dedicated practical nurses and associate members.
Financial Aid
Because various costs may change without prior notice, applicants are encouraged to contact the program director for current information.
Scholarships, grants, loans, and work opportunities are available. Submit financial aid applications for:
Fall........................by June 1
Spring....................by November 1
Summer terms..........by May 1
For questions related to financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 254-299-8698.
For More Information
Please contact:
Kim Sales-McGee, Program Director, 1400 College Drive, Health Careers Bldg., Rm.105, Waco, Texas 76708; (254)299-8370 or email ksales-mcgee@mclennan.edu for more information.
or
Pamela Morriss, Administrative Secretary, 1400 College Drive, Health Careers Bldg., Rm.104, Waco, Texas 76708; (254) 299-8347 or email pmorriss@mclennan.edu