TEMPLE COLLEGE
VOCATIONAL NURSING
254-298-8664
http:l/www.templejc.edu/dept/Nursing/vn/vocational_nursing_program.htm
FACT SHEET FOR CLASS BEGINNING SUMMER 2009
This one-year program is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the experience and education to
function in a variety of health care settings under the supervision of a registered nurse. Upon successful completion of
the program, a certificate of completion is awarded by Temple College, and qualifies graduates as eligible candidates to
apply to take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
General Information Sessions
Details of the program are presented in information sessions offered the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in
the Dell Martin Nursing Education Center. No appointment is necessary.
Admission Requirements
Students desiring admission to the Vocational Nursing Program (VN) must complete the following steps:
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Complete the Temple College admission process. All college admission requirements must be met.
Plan to take the Nursing Entrance Test (NET-PN) between November 3, 2008 through January 8, 2009.
(A study guide may be purchased in the Temple College Bookstore, Arnold Student Center)
When you are ready to take the pre-entrance test you must:
A. Pay $30 for the test in the Cashier's office, One College Centre. Only cash, credit cards, or
money orders will be accepted for payment. This fee is non-refundable.
B. Take the receipt to the Testing Center, One College Centre when you are ready to take
the test.
After completing the NET-PN test, you must:
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Complete an application from the VN Department in the Dell Martin Nursing Education
Building on the Temple Campus. Deadline for submitting completed applications and
transcripts is: January 12, 2009.
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Furnish evidence of an official high school transcript showing evidence of graduation or an official
General Education Development Equivalency certificate. All foreign high school coursework
must be evaluated by Foreign Credentials Service (1900 Justin Lane Austin,Tx 78757-4565.
512-459-8428)
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If you have college credits that apply toward the VN curriculum, you must furnish official transcripts
of all course work from these colleges or universities. Biological Science courses must have been
taken within the past ten years.
After satisfactory completion of the above admission process, applicants will be notified by letter of
whether or not they were conditionally accepted into the program.
Note: Admission to Temple College does not constitute automatic acceptance into the
nursing program. Admission to the nursing program is determined during the early
spring for the summer semester. In the case of competitive admission,
requirements over and above the minimum may be necessary.
In the event the application is rejected, the applicant may request a meeting with the Director of the VN
Department. Such a request is submitted in writing and includes reasons why the application should be
reviewed.
Applications will not be processed if any of the stated admission requirements are missing or incomplete.
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Students seeking admission to the VN program are admitted to the program on the basis of the following
criteria, with maximum point totals awarded as indicated:
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Pre-entrance test scores (up to 4 points)
Completion of these two courses: (1 point)
1. BIOL 2404 Intro. To Human A&P
2. ITSE 1294 Special Topics in Computer Science
These two courses listed are not pre-requisite courses. If you do finish these courses by the end of the fall
semester during the admission process you will receive one extra point on the admission criteria.
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Temple College service area residency status (1 point)
Point totals are then used to rank candidates into priority groupings of I, II, III. Admissions will be approved from
within priority groups with all criteria taken into consideration, not point totals alone. Any applicant scoring below 41
on the NET-PN composite score will not be considered for admission.
One point will be deducted from an applicant's point total if the applicant has failed any nursing course in another
vocational nursing program.
After conditional acceptance to the VN program, the following requirements must be completed:
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A satisfactory criminal background history check (specific instructions will be given).
Any healthcare facility associated with Temple College may also require criminal
background history checks. Permission to perform the criminal background history check
must be given by the student. Failure to give permission could result in dismissal from the
program. It may be necessary to dismiss students from a program if they are barred from
practicing at any healthcare facility. Future employment and licensing may be affected by the
results of a criminal background history check. The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State
of Texas will also conduct a criminal background history check at the completion of the
program. The background history check you will do for us will NOT guarantee you will
meet the BNE requirements.
A current physical examination (within six months prior to beginning the nursing program)
verifying good physical and mental health with required immunizations. Note: Students must
receive a complete series of Hepatitis B vaccine prior to the start of direct patient care.
Documentation of successful completion of a CPR course designed for health care providers
(e.g. Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or
CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross). No student will be permitted in
the clinical setting without current documentation on file (must remain current throughout the VN
program).
All nursing students will be required to purchase professional liability insurance at the time of
registration. Additional expenses incurred as part of the program are the responsibility of the
student.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for VN nursing students.
Contact the Financial Aid office at (254) 298-8321.
VN Program Estimated Expenses
Tuition & General Fees
Malpractice Insurance
Textbooks (Nursing Only)
Uniforms & Nurse Pack
Exit Level Exam Fee
Assessment Test Fee
NCLEX-RN Exam Fee
Misc. expenses (Physical exam,
supplies, pinning, CPR,
immunizations, criminal history
background check, etc.)
TOTALS
In-district
$3,490
$ 20
$ 900
$ 300
$ 40
$ 40
$ 339
Out-of-district
$ 5,182
$
20
$ 900
$ 300
$
40
$
40
$ 339
$ 800
$5,929
$ 800
$ 7,621
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* For out-of-state tuition, see TC Catalog
Exit Exam
All candidates will be required to pass an exit level exam before graduating from the Vocational Nursing Program.
Licensure
All students seeking licensure as a licensed vocational nurse must pass the NCLEX-PN administered by the Board of
Nursing. The Board may delay or refuse to admit persons to their examination or refuse to issue a license or certificate
of registration for any of the following reasons:
1) For any criminal offense, including those pending appeal, have you:
a. Been convicted of a misdemeanor?
b. Been convicted of a felony?
c. Pled nolo contendere, no contest, or guilty?
d. Received deferred adjudication?
e. Been placed on community supervision or court-ordered probation, whether or not adjudicated
guilty?
f.
Been sentenced to serve jail or prison time? Court-ordered confinement?
g. Been granted pre-trial diversion?
h. Been arrested or any pending criminal charges?
i.
Been cited or charged with any violation of the law?
j.
Been subject of a court-martial; Article 15 violation; or received any form of military
judgment/punishment/action?
(You may only exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations.)
NOTE: Expunqed and Sealed Offenses: While expunged or sealed offenses, arrests, tickets, or citations
need not be disclosed, it is your responsibility to ensure the offense, arrest, ticket or citation has, in fact, been
expunged or sealed. It is recommended that you submit a copy of the Court Order expunging or sealing the
record in question to the BON office with your application. Failure to reveal an offense, arrest, ticket, or citation
that is not in fact expunged or sealed, will at a minimum, subject your license to a disciplinary fine.
Non-disclosure of relevant offenses raises questions related to truthfulness and character. NOTE: Orders of
Non-Disclosure: Pursuant to Tex.Gov't Code § 552.142(b), if you have criminal matters that are the subject of
an order of non-disclosure you are not required to reveal those criminal matters on this form. However, a
criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure may become a character and fitness issue.
Pursuant to other sections of the Gov't Code chapter 411, the Texas Nursing Board is entitled to access
criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure. If the Board discovers a
criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure, even if you properly did not reveal that matter,
the Board may require you to provide information about that criminal matter.
2) Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency investigation?
3) Has a_y 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, certificate, or
multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise
disciplined you?
4) Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other
drug?
5) Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or
psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline
personality disorder?
Declaratory Orders for Eligibility for License
The Board of Nurse Examiners has identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for
licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. The Board provides individuals the opportunity to petition the
Board for a Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with article 213.30(a) of the Nursing Practice Act. Go
to: http://www.bon.state.tx.us/olv/forms.html for information and forms.
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Curriculum
Summer Semester
VNSG 1423
Basic Nursing Skills
BIOL 2404
Intro to Human A&P
VNSG 1126
Gerontology
VNSG 1122
Vocational Nursing Concepts
VNSG 1136
Mental Health
VNSG 1160
Clinical-LVN Training I
Fall Semester
VNSG 1330
VNSG 2331
VNSG 1231
VNSG 1509
VNSG 1560
Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Advanced Nursing Skills
Pharmacology
Nursing in Health & Illness II
Clinical-LVN Training II
Spring Semester
VNSG 1334
Pediatrics
VNSG 1510
Nursing in Health & Illness III
VNSG 1138
Mental Illness
VNSG 1119
Professional Development
ITSE 1294
Special Topics in Computer Science
VNSG 2561
Clinical-LVN Training III
Students must pass the theory and clinical components of the curriculum to progress in the program. A
grade of C or better (>_75) must be earned in all course work to receive a certificate of completion in
vocational nursing. After receiving the certificate of completion to the VN program the student is eligible to sit
for the state board exam (NCLEX). Students who successfully pass this exam enter the workforce as
Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Revised Spring 2008
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