Vocational Nursing LVN – San Angelo

The purpose of the Vocational Nursing Program at Howard College San Angelo is to provide for the education of students in vocational nursing and provide learning opportunities that are innovative and educationally sound.  We serve a 13 county area ranging from Lamesa to Junction with emphasis on Tom Green County and the citizens of the Concho Valley.  The program and the college are committed to personal development of each student in the field of vocational nursing so that he or she will be able to serve the community as a competent staff vocational nurse.

 The goal of the vocational nursing program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of vocational nursing practice as performed by licensed vocational nurses (LVNs).

We, the faculty, believe nursing is a practice discipline with a unique body of knowledge based on principles and concepts derived from the sciences and humanities.  The goal of nursing as a caring profession is to assist individuals, families, and communities in health promotion, maintenance and restoration throughout the life process.

Admission Criteria & Course Requirements (prior to application submission)

• Apply to Howard College

1. • Complete the application process and meet all general admission requirements
   • Click here to complete application requirements for Howard College

• Students must be in good status with Howard College or transfer institutions (Academic and Disciplinary)
• View the Howard College Health Professions Orientation video, posted on the Health Professions San Angelo homepage. Completion is mandatory for all applicants to San Angelo Health Professions programs.
• Course Requirements
  • Applicants must successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a final grade of “C” or above by the application deadline:
    • BIOL 2101/2301 – Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture & Lab)
    • BIOL 2102/2302 – Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture & Lab)
    • BIOL 2120/2320 – Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Lecture & Lab)
    • ENGL 1301 – Composition I
    • PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth and Development

Note:   Students are required to complete additional courses for program completion. Due to the intensive nature of the program, students are encouraged to complete as many of these courses as possible prior to application. Students should note that course timing may impact financial aid eligibility while enrolled in program classes

• Successfully complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS)
  • Students are responsible for registering and paying for the exam through the ATI website (www.atitesting.com).
  • The TEAS testing schedule is available on the Howard College website at howardcollege.edu; for additional information, students may contact the Testing Coordinator at (325) 481-8300.
  • The TEAS exam may be taken once per month, with a maximum of three (3) attempts per admission cycle, and must be proctored at an approved testing facility; online or at-home proctored exams will not be accepted.
  • TEAS scores older than five (5) years will not be accepted.
  • Submit your TEAS Individual Performance Profile with your full name clearly visible.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check. (Completed at time of Application through CastleBranch)

Application Process

• Submit a completed Health Professions Application for the desired program online, along with unofficial transcripts from each college/university attended. (Incomplete applications will not be prioritized for review)
  • Fall Semester Application Deadline: June 5th
  • Spring Semester Application Deadline: November 1^st
• Immunization Compliant
  
• • Hepatitis B (2 or 3 shot series OR a positive titer)
  • MMR (2 shot series OR a positive titer)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis – one shot within the last 10 years)
  • Varicella (2 shot series OR a positive titer).
  • Tuberculosis Screening test (required annually)
  • Influenza (required seasonally)
• Provide proof of a current CNA license

Requirements After Acceptance

• Successfully take and pass the approved American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers class.
• Pass a ten-panel drug test (prior to beginning clinical rotations—due date provided).
• Provide documented proof of health insurance.
• Pass a physical exam (form to be completed will be provided).
• Provide documentation of all immunizations (or exemption if accepted by clinical facilities)

These expenses in addition to tuition and fees are approximate only and are subject to change.

Cost information, Tuition, and Fees for each semester can be found in the Howard College Catalog.

Fees Associated with Admission:

• Immunizations – Variable
• Background Check –Variable
• LVN Licensure – Variable

In addition to tuition/fees assessed from the college, the following approximate additional fees are the responsibility of the student and are subject to change:

• Basic Life Support Class for Health Care Providers (CPR) – $56 depending on where you take it.
• Physical Exam – Variable depending on health insurance
• 10-Panel Drug Test through Castle Branch –Variable
• Health Insurance – Variable
• TB Test (PPD) annually – Variable depending on health insurance
• Flu Shot annually  –Variable
• Clinical Travel Expenses (in an out of town) – Variable

Uniforms:

• Scrubs – red top / black pants – $60 each set (each student will need at least 2 sets of scrubs) (variable)
• Closed Toe/Heal Shoes – Variable
• Lab coats are optional – $40 (variable)
• Stethoscope – Variable
• Penlight – Variable
• Bandage Scissors – Variable
• Program Patch – $6
• Watch with a second hand (not digital or smart watch) – Variable

Textbooks and Online Programs: (prices are variable)

• Summer Semester I – $900
• Fall Semester II – $450
• Spring Semester III – $400

Computer access/availably and printing often required

Licensing Expenses during Final Semester:

• NCLEX- RN  Exam Fee – $200
• RN Application Fee – $100
• Additional Reviews or products prior to taking NCLEX-RN Exam – Variable

Martha Alvarez, MBA, BSN, RN, NREMT-LP
Program Chair Vocational Nursing
Howard College San Angelo Campus
Phone: (325) 481-8371 ext. 3425
Email: malvarez@howardcollege.edu

Kelli Rowe
Assistant to Health Professions 
(325) 481-8371, ext. 3435
(325) 481-8373 – Fax
Email: krowe@howardcollege.edu