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CT VOCATIONAL NURSING The program is a one-year, 47/48 credit hour curriculum leading to a Certificate of Technology. The Vocational Nursing Program is accredited by the Board of Nursing (BON) for the State of Texas and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to pass the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination - Vocational Nursing). Hill College maintains an open admission policy; however, the number of nursing students that can be accepted is limited by the Texas Board of Nursing for the State of Texas and the availability of clinical instruction facilities. Hill College will take the top candidates who receive the highest total points. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest points in the required areas will be given first priority (Reading and Math scores, Preparation essay and Reference form). Hill College reserves the right to refuse admission to the nursing program to any applicant whose application is deemed unsatisfactory.

Vocational Nursing students must have the Hepatitis B immunization series completed prior to first patient contact. The student needs to be aware that the Vocational Nursing program is a specialized enrollment program that requires the student to complete a separate application process for selection. The Vocational Nursing program starts a new class at the Hillsboro County Campus every January and the Johnson County Campus is every August. See page three.

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Pathway to Success Vocational Nursing CT Education Plan

Transfer students should review all transcripts with an academic advisor to determine if the courses apply to this education plan.

Name: Student ID#:

Texas State Initiative (TSI) status. ☐ Complete: ☐ Incomplete: ☐ (see advisor)

ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM. All academic courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. The College and/or Nursing Department reserves the right to modify degree requirements based on approved curricular changes.

Application deadline Johnson County Campus June 1 for August entry.

Hill County Campus November 1 for January entry.

Pre-requisite courses MC 9999 or 3083 Required Prerequisite Coursework 11 HOURS (TSI required) with a “C” or better to progress to Level I

Course Title Date completed Grade

BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II

PSYC 2301 General Psychology

A total of 11 semester hours, with a “C” or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 are required as prerequisites for program admission. Completion of prerequisites does not guarantee admittance.

MC: 7010 The 11 semester hours specified in prerequisites and acceptance into the nursing program are required before admission into Nursing Semester I courses.

Semester I

Course Title Date completed Grade

VNSG 1216 or BIOL 1322 Nutrition

VNSG 1331 or RNSG 1301 Pharmacology

VNSG 1500 Nursing in Health and Illness I

VNSG 1360 Clinical I Practical Nursing (LPN training)

A total of 13/14 semester hours and a “C” or better on all courses listed above to progress to semester II courses

Semester II

Course Title Date completed Grade

VNSG 1330 or VNSG 1334 Maternal Neonatal Nursing or Pediatrics (depends on campus)

VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II

VNSG 1461 Clinical II Practical Nursing (LPN training)

A total of 12 semester hours and a “C” or better on all courses listed above to progress to semester III courses

Semester III

Course Title Date completed Grade

VNSG 1330 or VNSG 1334 Maternal Neonatal Nursing or Pediatrics (depends on campus)

VNSG 2510 Nursing in Health and Illness III

+VNSG 1462 Clinical II – Practical Nursing (LPN training)

+Capstone Experience - A total of 48/49 semester hours, with a “C” or better, are required to satisfactory complete the Vocational Nursing program.

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Vocational Nursing Explanation of Application Process and Course Requirements

The process to apply for admission is a two-step, competitive process. The two-step process to enter the nursing program is separate from, and in addition to, the application to Hill College. Application to Hill College and the Nursing Department are required. PRIORITY FOR SELECTION IS DETERMINED BY COMPLETION OF STEP I AND II BY THE June 1 for the Johnson County Campus or November 1 for the Hill County Campus OF THE PROGRAM YEAR OF ENTRY. COMPLETION OF STEP I AND II DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION IN THE VOCATIONAL NURING PROGRAM.

STEP I: APPLY TO HILL COLLEGE. HTTPS://WWW.HILLCOLLEGE.EDU

1. Make an appointment with the Hill College Academic Advising and Success Center ◦ Hill County Campus 254.659.7860 ◦ Johnson County Campus 817.760.5650 ◦Burleson Center 817.760.5545

2. Submission of all official education transcripts.

3. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) must be complete or in progress. STEP II: NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; MUST BE IN FILE/POSTMARKED BY JUNE 1:

1. Complete the Health and Public Services application at www.hillcollege.edu/lvn 2. Make an appointment with the Health Science Department. (Walk-in’s are welcome)

a. Hill County Campus – Teresa Palinkas 254-659-7920 or tpalinkas@hillcollege.edu b. Johnson County Campus- Julie Britton 817-760-5921 or jbritton@hillcollege.edu

3. Completed/in-progress required pre-requisites with a “C” or better (BIOL 2401; BIOL 2402, PSYC 2301) 4. Official College Transcripts showing completion/in progress with a “C” or better of the pre-requisites. Must be in

the applicants file by the deadline date. 5. Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 on all pre-requisites listed above and recommended courses (VNSG 1216 or BIOL 2402

and VNSG1331 or RNSG 1301). 6. High School graduates or High School Equivalency scores (Mandatory for ALL applicants).

a. Official High School Transcript with a date of graduation/completion or High School Equivalency scores OR b. Out of Country High School Transcripts must be translated into English by a certified translator. The original

document must be also be submitted. 7. TOEFL Procedure: Demonstrate English proficiency as an admission requirement. Refer to #6 above.

This may be demonstrated by: a. 2 years of High School in the United States and its territories. OR b. Submission of acceptable scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL) within two years

of the posted deadline date of program application. 8. TOEFL Waiver: TOEFL Waiver (VN applicants only) The student can request a TOEFL waiver form from the Health

Science department if they meet the following criteria: completion with a “C” or better of 4 different college level English courses and 1 college level communication course; from an accredited US college/university.

9. TEAS test completed before deadline date a. Register and pay $70.00 for the TEAS test at www.atitesting.com. Select one of the available Hill College

testing dates. After you have scheduled your test date you will need to present a photo ID at the Hill College Testing Center on the day of your test.

b. Minimum passing on the following sections of the TEAS test: ●Overall 58.4% ● Reading 66.9 % ●Math 61.7% ● Science 48.0%● (English 60.3% Optional)

10. Professional References Submit three (3) professional references from Employers/Supervisors, Co-workers or Academic faculty. Must be on the approved Nursing Department reference form which can be found on www.hillcollege.edu/lvn .

11. Immunizations must be complete or in progress. List can be found on www.hillcollege.edu/lvn . 12. Current American Heart Association BLS Provider 13. Applicant must have a clear criminal background. 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.