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  • Be an ACC student

  • Have UTD Immunizations, Pass a Physical Exam, & have Health Insurance

  • Be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and a Drug Screen

  • Score a 58.7% or higher on the TEAS test

  • Complete an Information Session

  • Have a Current CPR (Provider)Card

  • Be able to meet the Technical Standards

Vocational Nursing

Austin Community College

Vocational Nursing Program

at

Austin Community College

What is a Vocational Nurse?

Overview:

Follow the admission steps

to the VN Program including

  • Take the TEAS test and score 58.7% or higher.
  • If score is below 58.7% consult your academic adviser on coursework to improve score

  • Uploading required documents

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a nurse who practices with the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, and is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs.

  • 3 Semesters

  • Classes are:
  • Lecture, Skills,
  • Weekday classes

  • and Clinical
  • Day or Evening
  • Any day of the week

Requirements:

Presentation by:

Gabrielle O. Davis, RN, MSN, CNE

What is the salary range for an LVN?

Austin Community College

Apply to the college

  • Meet TSI testing requirements

Estimated costs (2020):

Median salary in the US is $44,090

In District: $7005.00

Out of District: $19426.00

Application period:

Fall semester enrollment:

Applications are generally accepted beginning of February until April

Spring semester enrollment:

Applications are generally accepted end of May until July

In the Hill Country region of Texas

Job outlook

How do I become an LVN?

Salaries average around $22 an hour or just over $45,000 a year

LVN employment is expected to grow 16% -- Much faster than the average for other occupations

Complete an accredited program and pass your state boards to earn your license.

Where does an LVN work?

  • Acute Medical/Surgical Hospitals
  • Convalescent Facilities
  • Rehabilitative care
  • Home Care Agencies
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Doctor's Offices
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Dialysis Centers
  • Blood Banks
  • Psychiatric Hospitals
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Schools
  • Nursing Programs

............... AND MANY MORE!

More information can be found at:

http://sites.austincc.edu/health/vnsg/

Information sessions:

http://sites.austincc.edu/health/vnsg/info-session/

Health Sciences Information and Admissions Office

Eastview Campus

Building 8000, Room 8356

3401 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512.223-5700 or

toll-free 888.626-1697

E-mail: healthsciences@austincc.edu

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