Location
TVCC-Palestine
Workforce Education Center
2100 South Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801 
903-723-7017
 
Introduction
The Palestine Vocational Nursing Program is located at the Palestine Workforce Education Center (PWEC), in the old mall.
It is a one-year, 49 credit hour curriculum leading to a certificate in Vocational Nursing. Graduates will be recommended to the Texas Board of Nursing to be approved to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to qualify as a licensed vocational nurse.
 
Our VN Program has a full approval status by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. The past five-year pass rates may be found at: https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/education_pdfs/education_programs/VN-5YR-passrate.pdf
 
The information listed below is a brief summary of the
 
Requirements  - (see brochure for application deadlines and complete detailed admission process)
·         TSI Complete
·         Proof of high school graduation or GED
·         Prerequisites-  
o   BIOL 2404 - Intro to A&P
o   PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development
·         Passing Scores on Entrance Exam
o   HESI or TEAS (see brochure for passing scores)
·         Negative Criminal Background and registry checks
·         Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
 
Application Deadlines
Open from September 15^th –December 1^st
Late applications are accepted if space is still available.
 
For the complete application process, requirements, and deadlines, please see the  LVN Brochure link: http://www.tvcc.edu/health-science-center/brochures/LVN_2016-2017/index.html
For more information, contact the Palestine Vocational Nursing Program at 903-723-7017.

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.