Nursing-Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Certificate. Classes at KC-Longview.

About the program:

Vocational nursing prepares the graduate to function as a member of the nursing team in performing basic nursing skills. Kilgore College's program is accredited by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the state examination for licensure. The 12-month program is taught in three semesters for a total of 47 credit hours. A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the program.

Vocational Nursing classes are offered at KC-Longview:

This program consists of a combination of classroom instruction at Kilgore College-Longview, and clinical training at local hospitals and medical facilities.  Two classes are admitted annually.  One in August and one in January.  A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of course requirements. Students will then be eligible to take the state board examination to receive their vocational nursing license.

  • 52-week program that varies from 35-38 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
  • All classes are at KC-Longview from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • All clinicals are held at various area facilities. The days and hours at clinical sites will vary depending on the availability of clinical sites.
  • At this time, no weekend clinicals are required, but evening clinical rotations may be required after the first semester.

Nursing Entrance Exam Review:

Nursing Entrance Exam Review (VNSG 1091, 18 Hours) is a focused review of concepts present in the Test of Essential Academic Skills or ATI TEAS. The ATI TEAS is the exam used for assessing a student’s preparedness for entering health science fields. Course topics include reading, English and language usage, mathematics and science.

Registration deadline: Jan. 19, 2021

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Course information:

NOTE: For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas.  If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

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Vocational Nursing

Application Checklist - How to Apply and What is Required

Application & Admission Criteria:

Applications for admission are being accepted to KC School of Vocational Nursing. Students who are interested in the nursing program must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Be accepted for admission to Kilgore College. Apply at www.applytexas.org.

2. Pre-courses. The courses below must be completed with a "C" or better before applying for the program.

  • English 1301 Composition I
  • PYSC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
  • PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
  • BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science

3. Take the ATI TEAS exam.  Minimum score requirements:

  • Reading: Proficient, 58.7
  • Math: Proficient, 58.7
  • Science: Proficient, 58.7
  • English: Proficient, 58.7
  • Language: Proficient, 58.7

4. Complete the LVN Nursing Application for the program that begins in August of 2021.

5. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to apply for the program 

More important info:

  • Exam cost: $85 (the fee to retake the exam is $85. Exam fee is nonrefundable)
  • You may pay for the exam in person at the KC-Longview campus or by phone by calling 903-753-2642. (please click on the ATI-TEAS schedule, instructions and dates link above for instructions on signing up for the exam)
  • The ATI TEAS is the entrance exam we will use to determine the next class.
  • Applicants are given 4 hours to complete the exam.
  • Study guides are available for purchase online. 
  • Earning minimum scores does not guarantee acceptance into the program and may not be enough to earn placement in the program.
  •  Scores are good for one year.
  • You may only take the ATI TEAS twice per application period.

Turn in your application in person at the LVN office at the Kilgore College-Longview campus.

After acceptance to the KC School of Nursing, the following items must be submitted through CastleBranch. (Instructions will be communicated after acceptance.):

  • Signed agreement for FBI background check through the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Health/immunization records (Instructions will be communicated after acceptance.)
  • Evidence of CPR training through American Heart Association

Need Financial Aid?

Learn more about Financial Aid at KC.

Application Dates:

  • Application dates for the August VN Program: Jan. 1 to March 1. (Deadline date may vary)
  • Application dates for the January VN Program: May 1 to July 1 (Deadline date may vary)

Other Important Information:

Background Check:

After submitting a vocational nursing application, applicants will receive instructions for submitting fingerprints. Applicants that have clear backgrounds will receive a "blue" clearance card from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). This will need to be submitted to the vocational nursing program in order to complete the application process.

If you have an eligibility issue, you will have to decline admission, file a petition for a Declaratory Order with the BON, and re-apply once you receive your "Outcome Letter" from the BON. This process can take three to six months. For more information, see "Eligibility Issues" at https://www.bon.texas.gov/exam-eligibility.asp.

Tuition and Fees:

Books, Additional Fees & Supplies:

  • Books: $2,800
  • Additional Fees: $1,125 (Background check fee, NCLEX exam fee, BON application fee for licensure, student handbook, class and skills kit, Castlebranch account fee (for shot record submission.)
  • Uniforms and Supplies**: $555  (Two uniforms from the KC-Longview Bookstore, one white lab coat (wrist and knee length), burgundy polo w/ vocational nursing logo, black scrub pants or slacks, white, leather shoes (no color), watch with sweep second hand, index cards, one LVN patch, gold-filled LVN graduation pin, (KC Bookstore only) cap and gown, clip case, tablet with GPS capabilities.)

**Prices are estimates

Learn More:

The nursing faculty and dean are available to answer any questions that you may have about admission to the program. To learn more and begin this process, please call (903) 236-2036.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do graduates of the program do?

The Vocational Nursing Program offers many opportunities for employment after only 12 months of training.  Many LVN's work in acute care hospitals.  Many more have discovered opportunities in nursing homes, extended care facilities, physicians offices, public health agencies, and child-care centers.  With the demand for nursing in health care, the prestigious profession of nursing offers you an opportunity for job satisfaction in the rewards of caring for others, while also providing for employment opportunities and job security.

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for Vocational Nurse is $42,910. Local salaries will vary.

What is the job outlook for graduates?

Outstanding! Graduates of this program are actively recruited by health care institutions in this area.

How long does it take to complete the program?

This program is accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the state examination for licensure. The twelve-month program is taught in three semesters for a total of 47 credit hours.

For information about Vocational Nursing:

Cynthia Campbell, MSN, RN, CEN
Interim Program Director
Vocational Nursing
Phone:
(903) 236-2042
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200 B
ccampbell@kilgore.edu
Adrienne D. Jackson
Support Specialist
Health Occupations
Phone:
(903) 236-2036
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200
adjackson@kilgore.edu
Candice Dotson, BSN, RN
Instructor
Vocational Nursing
Phone:
(903) 236-2040
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200 C
cdotson@kilgore.edu
Sheri Gillis
Instructor
Vocational Nursing
Phone:
(903) 236-2039
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200-D
sgillis@kilgore.edu
Kay Hawthorne, BSN, RN
Instructor
Vocational Nursing
Phone:
(903) 236-2041
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200 E
khawthorne@kilgore.edu
Samantha Spiro BSN, RN
Instructor
Vocational Nursing
Phone:
(903) 236-2038
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 200 A
sspiro@kilgore.edu

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