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SCHOOL
OF VOCATIONAL NURSING |
2110 Benwood
- P.O. Drawer 2588 - Harlingen, Texas 78559
Phone: (956) 389-1721
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Put nursing in your future! If you are an individual
who is motivated, self-disciplined, responsible and
enjoys helping others, consider becoming a nurse through
our Program.
Due to the increasing nursing shortage, nursing is
one of the fastest growing occupations that will continue
to provide stable, long-term employment for the future.
The Simpson Family
presents the
Martha Ann Simpson Memorial Scholarship
to graduate, Heather Zittle. This
scholarship is awarded to the graduate with the
highest overall clinical achievement. |
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Gloria Tobin RN, MBA,
Chief Nursing Officer for VBMC Harlingen, presents
the
Beth Ormond Memorial Scholarship
to graduate, Karen Casas. This scholarship
is presented to the Vocational Nursing student
graduating with the highest overall academic achievement. |
Barbara Disbennett,
RN, BSN, Director of the VBMC School of Vocational
Nursing, presents the
Friends of Nursing Perfect Attendance
Scholarship
to graduates Rosie Bustamante and
Karen Casas. This scholarship is awarded to the
students who have neither been absent nor tardy
for the duration of the one year program. |
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The School of Vocational Nursing at Valley
Baptist is a thorough (demanding) twelve month program
with both classroom and clinical components. This Program,
which began in 1957, is the longest running School of
Vocational Nursing in the Rio Grande Valley. We provide
knowledge and learning opportunities that allow an individual
to become a safe practitioner who is capable of meeting
the basic care needs of an acutely or chronically ill
client.
The Program, approved by the Texas Board
of Nurse Examiners, is divided into 3 distinct levels.
During these levels, students gradually learn theoretical
concepts that will be used in the clinical practice
of nursing and experience patient care opportunities
that advance from the simple to the complex.
Graduates receive a diploma and are prepared
to take the licensing (NCLEX) examination. The program’s
pass rate on this examination exceeds the state average
and is often 100%. A Licensed Vocational Nurse assumes
roles and responsibilities for client care in a variety
of hospital and community based settings, caring for
patients of all ages with a variety of conditions, under
the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Additional
Information
- A new class begins each January.
- Clinical experiences are held at Valley Baptist
Medical Center - Harlingen and surrounding facilities.
- There are no pre-requisite courses required. (College
credits not accepted)
- Total program cost is approximately $5,000.00. The
program is not approved for financial assistance.
Veterans are eligible for the GI Bill.
- Course hours are full-time days (hours vary between
6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Courses Include:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology for Nurses
- Maternal Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
To be eligible for selection,
you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Have your High School diploma or have completed
the GED enrollment.
- Take and pass the Pre-entrance examination.
- Meet all admission criteria, including a Health
Assessment and drug screen.
- Individuals who have been convicted of a felony
or a misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation)
may be disqualified from taking the licensing examination.
LVN Pre-Entrance Exam Information
The pre-entrance exam (the NET test) is given in June,
July and August of each year for the class of students
that will begin the following January.
Exam packets are available in May prior to the beginning
of testing and can be picked up at the School Office.
The packets include detailed testing information, specific
test dates, and a test registration form.
If you have taken the NET test at another location,
you will be required to take the exam at Valley Baptist.
A review book for the NET test is available for purchase
at Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital Gift Shops.
For additional information, please call (956)
389-1721.
Or visit our website by clicking
here.
© 2006 Valley Baptist Health School of Vocational
Nursing. All rights reserved.
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