Vocational Nursing Program
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 Vocational Nursing Program at Valley Baptist is a twelve
month program with both classroom and clinical components. 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.
Our Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and 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 Certificate of Completion and are prepared
to take the licensing (NCLEX-PN) 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 M.D.
Visit our
Future Students section for more information on how you can
become a nursing student and information on testing. For more
information or if you have questions please contact a program
representative at (956) 389-1721.
Additional Information:
- A new class begins each January.
- Clinical experiences are held at
- There are no pre-requisite courses required. (College credits not accepted)
- Total program cost is $9,999.00 for the class of 2012. 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.
To be eligible for selection, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age by the time of program completion.
- 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.
For further information about the Vocational Nursing Program, please call (956) 389-1721.