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TMNursing, Vocational (Certificate) (LVN)Selective AdmissionGuidelinesTRADITIONAL LVNREVISED 02/10/2021, DBTyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, and participation in its programs and activities without regardto race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteranstatus or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environmentthat is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence.Admission to TJC does not guarantee admission to certain selective programs. Student enrollment in these programs is limited by thefollowing factors, including but not limited to; program capacity, clinical space, prior work experience, academic preparation, prior academicachievement, negative drug screening, and a clear criminal background check. Specific application information and admission policiesfor the TJC Nursing program are outlined in each pathway/program Admission Guidelines. Admission policies/criteria are reviewed eachsemester and are subject to change between admission periods. Some changes could affect eligibility for admission to the program.

Welcome to TJC Nursing!Thank you for considering TJC Nursing to begin yourjourney of becoming a Nurse!TJC has been training area nurses since 1951, when it opened theTexas Eastern School of Nursing, in cooperation with Mother Francesand Medical Center hospitals. Since then, thousands of area nurseshave received their start at TJC!The Nursing program is a selective admissions program. This meansonly a limited number of students can begin the program eachsemester. As part of the selective admissions process you have tocomplete certain admission criteria to be eligible for admission.These Admission Guidelines are structured to guide you through eachstage of the admission process. You are responsible for meeting allrequirements and including all required supporting documentationwhen you apply.We’re here to help you throughout this process so you can achieveyour goal of becoming a nurse!Nursing Admissions Teampage 2

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGCONTENTS PAGEDegree Plan & Costs4Vocational Nursing Degree Plan6Estimate of CostsAdmission Requirements7Apply to TJCMinimum AgeSubmit Official Transcripts8Health RequirementsCastleBranch9Prerequisite Courses10Proof of In Progress Course & Completed Grade11Entrance Exam Requirement12Previous NHS Program Enrollment13Selective Admissions Points14Complete the Online Application15Conditional Acceptance Requirementspage 3

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGNURSING, VOCATIONAL (LVN) (CERTIFICATE)Vocational nurses contribute to the plan of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team members and with thepatient’s family. Our graduates can readily integrate technical skills and use of computers and equipment into practice.Our Vocational Nursing (VN) program is designed to prepare you to provide nursing care within a directed scope ofpractice under appropriate supervision. Once graduated, you will be able to use a systematic problem-solving process inthe care of multiple patients with predictable health care needs to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.Our program represents the beginning level of the nursing practice continuum in the roles of member of the profession,provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team. Successful completion ofTJC’s VN curriculum leads to a Certificate of Proficiency.After graduating, you will be qualified to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam for Licensed Vocational Nurses.Only students who have completed a program approved by the State Board and who have successfully passed the statelicensing examination are authorized to practice as licensed vocational nurses.Enrollment in this program is limited.Catalog Year2020-2021Degree TypeCertificateAvailable OnlineNoAvailable HybridNoTSIExemptDEGREE PLANMajor Courses40 Credit HoursVNSG 1231PharmacologyVNSG 1260Clinical IVNSG 1204Foundations of NursingVNSG 1323Basic Nursing SkillsVNSG 1400Nursing in Health & Illness IVNSG 1329Medical-Surgical Nursing IVNSG 1201Mental Health and Mental IllnessVNSG 1409Nursing in Health & Illness IIVNSG 2331Advanced Nursing SkillsVNSG 1360Clinical IIVNSG 1119Leadership & Professional DevelopmentVNSG 2410Nursing in Health and Illness IIIVNSG 1361Clinical IIIVNSG 1234PediatricsVNSG 1230Maternal-Neonatal NursingTotal Semester Hours40 Hourspage 4

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGNURSING, VOCATIONAL (LVN) (CERTIFICATE)RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCEPrerequisitesBIOL 2404Credit HoursAnatomy & Physiology*4First SemesterCredit HoursVNSG 1231Pharmacology2VNSG 1260Clinical I2VNSG 1204Foundations of Nursing2VNSG 1323Basic Nursing Skills3VNSG 1400Nursing in Health & Illness I4VNSG 1329Medical-Surgical Nursing I3Second SemesterCredit HoursVNSG 1201Mental Health and Mental Illness2VNSG 1409Nursing in Health & Illness II4VNSG 2331Advanced Nursing Skills3VNSG 1360Clinical II3Third SemesterCredit HoursVNSG 1119Leadership & Professional Development1VNSG 2410Nursing in Health & Illness III4VNSG 1361Clinical III3VNSG 1234Pediatrics2VNSG 1230Maternal-Neonatal Nursing2Total Semester Hours44*Prerequisite for all VNSG courses. BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be substituted BIOL 2404.Courses title in bold type represent general education requirements.Department-specific course must be taken in sequence.All courses must be completed with a “C” or better.Selective admissions and retention rules apply. Contact the department chair for details.page 5

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGESTIMATE OF PROGRAM COSTSPre-Admission CostsGeneral Education/Prerequisite Courses (4 credit hours) 484 - 820ATI Entrance Exams 150CastleBranch Health Requirements Package 35Surface Antibody Titers & VaccinationsVariesPost-Admission CostsTexas Board of Nursing Background Check 50CastleBranch - Drug Test, HIPAA & OSHA Training Package 65Nursing Uniforms (2 sets, 2 patches, shoes, and clinical ID badge) 200Stethoscope and Nursing Supplies 200 - 250Electronic Device (cost depends on type and specifications of device)VariesCoursebook Package 800VNSG Degree Courses (40 credit hours) 7458 - 10,818Post-Graduation/Licensure RequirementNCLEX-RN Examination Fee 200Texas Board of Nursing License Fee 100The costs provided in this document are only estimates and are subject to change.page 6

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAdmission requirements for the TJC Nursing, Vocational Nursing pathway are outlined in theseAdmission Guidelines. It is your responsibility to ensure that: You have read and understand all admission requirements outlined in this document All admission requirements are compliant by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period All supporting documents are submitted/received in the indicated office or online software by11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period Your online application is submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of admission periodIf you do not meet the admission requirements outlined in this document by the deadline yourapplication will be flagged as incomplete. Complete applications are given first consideration.General Admission to TJCYou must be accepted as a TJC student before you can apply tothe nursing program. Your application for admission to TJC canbe completed and submitted on-line at www.tjc.edu/apply.When you apply to the nursing program you must include your"A Number" (student ID).Admission to TJC does not guarantee admission to the nursingprogram. The number of students admitted to the nursingprogram is limited and you must submit a separate applicationto be considered.Minimum Age RequirementYou must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time you applyto the nursing program.Submit Official TranscriptsYou must submit an official transcript from each college/university you have attended (except from TJC) even ifyou have course(s) 'in progress' or the completed coursework is not required for any nursing pathway.When you submit a transcript you must: Submit an official transcript Submit the transcript to the TJC Registrar’s OfficeThe transcript must be received by the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m. on the last day of the admission period. Submit a transcript with the most recent semester of coursework Complete the online transcript evaluation request formFor more information go to www.tjc.edu/transcripts.If a college submits transcripts electronically, contact the TJC Registrar’s office at 903-510-2400 to verify that TJC isable to accept the electronic version. It is your responsibility to make sure transcript(s) are received.page 7

ADMISSION GUIDELINES VOCATIONAL NURSINGADMISSION HEALTH REQUIREMENTSDuring clinical rotations you will perform activities that involve direct patient contact with the potential to beexposed to blood or bodily fluids.Nursing applicants must submit documentation in compliance with Texas Administrative Code 25.1.97.BImmunization Requirements in Texas Elementary and Secondary Schools and Institutions of Higher Education.The following health requirements must be compliant and submitted to CastleBranch by 11:59 p.m. on the lastday of the admission period.TITERSORApplicants must submit a valid laboratory reportthat indicates confirmation of either immunityor infection (TAC25 §97.65)VACCINATIONSApplicants must show acceptable evidence ofvaccination (TAC25 §97.64, 97.68)Two doses of a Measles vaccineMeasles (Rubeola)Positive Measles IgG titerORMumpsPositive Mumps IgG titerORTwo doses of a Mumps vaccineRubellaPositive Rubella IgG titerOROne dose of a Rubella vaccineVaricellaPositive Varicella IgG titerORTwo doses of a Varicella vaccineHepatitis BPositive Hepatitis B Anti-HBs titer(administered since January 1, 1968)A surface antibody titer is a lab test conducted on a sample of your blood to determine if you have immunity to aspecific disease. If your second Hepatitis B titer is negative, contact the TJC Nursing office at 903-510-2869 toreceive further instructions.Order your CastleBranch PackageAll health requirement documents must be submitted electronically to CastleBranch (a document trackingservice). You need to create your CastleBranch account, purchase your Nursing Applicant Tracker and uploadyour documents by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the admission period.You don't have to wait for the admission period to purchase your healthrequirement tracker and start submitting your documents.Follow the directions to create your account and purchase your tracker:1. Go to: www.castlebranch.com2. Select 'Place Order' from the top menu3. Type in the package code: T Y 0 4 i m4. Select 'Submit'5. Read and agree to the terms and conditions of use6. Select 'Continue'7. Complete the required fields and then purchase your trackerIf you have problems with your CastleBranch account, contact CB Student Support at 888-723-4263.page 8