Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
other drug? (You may answer "No" if you have
completed and/or are in compliance with
TPAPN).
Recommended Program of Study
Associate of Applied Science
Upward Mobility Nursing Program
First Year
Prerequisites ................................................... Credit
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I .......... 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ....................................... 3
HECO 1322 Principles of Nutrition ......................... 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ............................... 3
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development...... 3
RNSG 1300 Health Assessment Across the
Lifespan ............................................................. 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking .................................... 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 22
First Semester ................................................ Credit
BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II ......... 4
RNSG 1118 Professional Nursing Competencies .... 1
RNSG 1228 Introduction to Health Care Concepts 2
RNSG 1424 Concept-based Transition to
Professional Nursing Practice........................... 4
RNSG 1260 Transition Clinical I ............................. 2
Total Hours .......................................................... 13
Second Semester ............................................. Credit
BIOL 2420 Microbiology ........................................... 4
RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III ..................... 5
RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III ...... 1
RNSG 2361 Clinical II .............................................. 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 13
Third Semester ............................................... Credit
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts ................................ 3
RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV ..................... 5
RNSG 2138 Professional Nursing Concepts IV....... 1
RNSG 2362 Clinical III ............................................ 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 12
Total Program Hours............................................ 60
Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
Contact:
Office:
Email:
Phone:
Eursula H. Davis, BSN, RN
Allied Health Building, Office 117
lvn@lamarpa.edu
409-984-6364
Licensed Vocational Nurses function under the
direction of licensed health care professionals
including a registered nurse, advanced practice
registered nurse, physician assistant, physician,
dentist or podiatrist to provide safe, compassionate,
individualized, goal-directed nursing care to
patients who have predictable health care needs
(Texas Board of Nursing, 2015) .The Vocational
Nursing Program is an ideal entry-level learning
opportunity for a professional nursing career.
The Vocational Nursing Program is a competency
based program designed to prepare graduates to
take the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX-PN/VN) to become a Licensed Vocational
Nurse.
The Vocational Nursing Program curriculum is
three semesters in length. The program admits two
classes per year. A class is admitted in the Spring
and Fall Semesters.
Graduates of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Vocational Nursing Program are currently employed
in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physicians’
offices, outpatient community clinics, long-term care
facilities, and home health agencies.
Admission Requirements
Individuals interested in enrolling in the Vocational
Nursing Program must apply to Lamar State
College Port Arthur and the Vocational Nursing
Program.
Complete information on requirements and
application forms are available from the Allied
Health Department.
The number of students admitted to any class is
governed by the requirements of the Board of
Nursing. The Admission Criteria Rating Form was
developed to aid in the objective selection of the
class.
Applica nts are ranked according to their score on the
Admission Criteria Rating Form. In any given
admission period, those applicants having the
highest scores are the applicants admitted to the
program. Lamar State College Port Arthur is an
open access institution. All available slots are filled
with the most qualified applicants.
Successful completion of academic prerequisites
does not guarantee admission to the program.
Successful completion of the Vocational Nursing
Program does NOT guarantee that a graduate may
take the NCLEX-PN/VN.
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