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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
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.
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 Texas 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.
Complete information about requirements and
application forms are available from the Allied
Health Department and the LSCPA website.
For any criminal offense including those
pending
appeal
(excluding
Class
C
misdemeanor traffic violations), have you:
a.
b.
c.
The number of students admitted to any class is
governed by the requirements of the Texas Board of
Nursing . The Admission Criteria Rating Form was
developed to aid in the objective selection of the
class.
d.
e.
Applicants 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.
f.
g.
h.
i.
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?
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. 2. Students who plan to apply for the Vocational
Nursing Program must complete prerequisite
courses. Upon completion, the pre-requisite courses 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,
j.
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