Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
Nurse Aide Certificate
Students that plan to apply for the Vocational
Nursing Program must complete two prerequisite
courses. The prerequisite courses for the Vocational
Nursing Program are NURA 1301 and NURA 1160.
Upon completion, the courses will earn students a
Certificate of Completion for Nurse Aide.
To enroll in the prerequisite NURA classes (NURA
1301/1160), a student must first complete the
criminal background check process with the agency
chosen by LSCPA.
Eligibility for Licensure
The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) has identified
circumstances that may render a potential
candidate ineligible for licensure as a nurse in the
State of Texas. The board provides individuals with
the opportunity to petition for a Declaratory Order
as to their eligibility in accordance with Article
301.257 of the Nursing Practice Act.
The Allied Health Department requires students to
complete the criminal background check process
through the Board of Nursing before being fully
accepted into the Vocational Nursing Program.
Please note that this is a separate background check
from that required for the NURA 1301/1160 courses.
Information is available from the Texas Board of
Nursing website: www.bon.state.tx.us.
A Petition for Declaratory Order must be submitted
by the nursing candidate if the candidate answers
“yes” to any of the following questions:
1.
For any criminal offense including those
pending
appeal
(excluding
Class
C
misdemeanor traffic violations), have you:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Been convicted of a misdemeanor?
Been convicted of a felony?
Pled “nolo contendere” (no contest) or
guilty? Received deferred adjudication?
Been placed on community supervision or
court-ordered probation, whether or not you
were judged guilty?
Been placed on community supervision or
court-ordered probation, whether or not you
were judged guilty?
Been sentenced to serve jail or prison time
or court-ordered confinement?
Been granted pre-trial diversion?
Been arrested or have any pending criminal
charges?
Been cited or charged with any violation of
the law
Been the subject of a court martial, Article
15 violation, or received any form of
military judgment/ punishment / action?
2.
Are you currently the target or subject of a
grand
jury
or
governmental
agency
investigation?
3.
Has any licensing authority refused to issue you
a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled,
accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on
probation, refused to renew a license, certificate
or multi-state privilege held by you now or
previously?
4.
Has any licensing authority ever fined,
censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined
you?
5.
Within the past five years, have you been
addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol
or any other drug?
6.
Within the past five years, have you been
diagnosed with, treated or hospitalized for
schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder,
anti-social personality disorder or borderline
personality disorder.
Recommended Program of Study
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
(LVN/LPN)
Prerequisites .................................................. Credit
NURA 1301 Nurse Aide for Healthcare ................. 3
NURA 1160 Clinical Nursing Assistant/Aide.......... 1
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ....... 4
BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ..... 4
HECO 1322 Principles of Nutrition ......................... 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 15
First Semester
First Year
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health & Illness I .............. 4
VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication
Administration*
........................................ 2
VNSG 1231 Pharmacology ....................................... 2
VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing ....................... 2
VNSG 1261 Clinical LPN/LVN Training................. 2
Total Hours .......................................................... 12
Second Semester ............................................ Credit
VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health & Illness II ............ 4
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics .............................................. 2
VNSG 1462 Clinical LPN/LVN Training................. 4
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications* ........ 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 13
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