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Tyler junior college
Providing higher education in East Texas since 1926
Tyler Junior College has improved the lives of East Texans by providing access to higher education close to home . TJC was established in 1926 as part of the Tyler Public Schools System , with Tyler Superintendent G . O . Clough named its first president . J . M . Hodges served as dean of the new College , with nine faculty members and 93 students .
In a letter to the inaugural class in the 1926-27 academic year , Clough challenged the students to determine the spirit of TJC : The spirit of an institution determines its worth and justifies its claim for support and existence ,” Clough said . “ What shall be the spirit of the Tyler Junior College ? Shall it be truth , honor and integrity , or shall it be carelessness and indifference ? Shall it be earnest , conscientious work , or shall it be any way to get credit ?”
Today , TJC serves more than 12,000 students per semester and continues to embody the true sense of the term “ community ,” with a mission to champion student and community success by providing a caring , comprehensive experience through educational excellence , stellar service , innovative programming and authentic partnerships .
TJC nursing programs in Jacksonville and Rusk
Well-trained healthcare professionals are vital to any community , especially today ; and TJC offers two locations in Cherokee County , where students can embark on a rewarding career in nursing .
At TJC Rusk , located on the campus of Rusk State Hospital , students gain the skills and training they need to become licensed vocational nurses ( LVNs ).
Representing the beginning level of the nursing practice continuum , LVNs collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patients ’ families . They work in hospitals , long-term care facilities , physicians ’ offices , schools and home health agencies .
TJC ’ s 12-month LVN program in Rusk accepts 20 students each spring , and the admission period for the Spring 2022 cohort is July 15-31 .
LVNs who wish to further their education and increase their earning potential can apply to the LVN-RN transition program at TJC Jacksonville , located at UT Health Jacksonville , where they can become a registered nurse and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree .
RNs have an expanded set of duties such as providing and coordinating care , educating the public about various health conditions , providing advice and emotional support to individuals and their family members , and management and delegation within the healthcare environment . They are frequently employed in hospital settings .
TJC ’ s Jacksonville program runs 18 months and accepts 40 students each term .
For more information , go to TJC . edu / Nursing .
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