Vocational Nursing

Kilgore College Vocational Nursing program

Licensed Vocational Nursing Pathway

VOCATIONAL
NURSING

The Vocational Nursing program prepares graduates for entry-level practice as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Students develop the skills needed to provide nursing care in predictable healthcare settings and to assist registered nurses and healthcare providers in more complex situations.

12

Months

3

Semesters

44

Credit Hours

NCLEX-PN

Licensure Exam

About the Program

PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN VOCATIONAL NURSING

The Vocational Nursing program prepares graduates for entry-level practice as Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Students develop the skills needed to provide nursing care in predictable healthcare settings and to assist registered nurses and healthcare providers in more complex situations.

Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The 12-month program is completed in three semesters and includes 44 credit hours.

Program Standards

PROGRAM APPROVAL
TBON
Texas Board of Nursing

The Vocational Nursing Program at Kilgore College is an approved Vocational Nursing Education Program by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Visit Texas Board of Nursing

Before You Apply

VN PREREQUISITES
REQUIRED COURSEWORK

Students should review the required prerequisite coursework and the Vocational Nursing pathway before applying to the program.

01
BIOL 2401

BIOL 2404 may be used only if BIOL 2401 has expired.

Plan Your Coursework

VIEW THE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM PATHWAY
View Pathway PDF

Application Resources

APPLICANT REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
View Checklist PDF

Admission Information

KILGORE COLLEGE NURSING ADMISSION GUIDELINES
COMING SOON

Vocational Nursing Program

STEPS TO APPLY
1
APPLY TO KILGORE COLLEGE

Begin by completing the Kilgore College application for admission.

Apply to KC
2
SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Send all official transcripts to Kilgore College electronically or by mail.

Electronic: Registrar@kilgore.edu

Mail:
Attn: Kilgore College Registrar’s Office
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662

3
TAKE THE ATI TEAS ENTRANCE EXAM

Register for and complete the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam.

  • The exam may be taken through the Kilgore College Testing Center, at another facility that offers the exam or online.
  • TEAS scores must be dated within one year of your program’s start date.
  • TEAS exams may be retaken in an attempt to increase scores.
KC Testing Center
4
COMPLETE THE KC NURSING APPLICATION

Submit all required documentation to be considered a complete applicant by the Admissions & Progression Committee.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
  • Completed nursing application
  • Copies of all transcripts from any colleges or universities attended, including Kilgore College
  • TEAS exam score reports for all required sections
  • Letter of Good Standing from any previously attended nursing program, signed by the director, if applicable

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