Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Our nursing certificate program, designed to be completed in one year.

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The LVN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). It’s a certificate program designed to prepare entry-level practitioners to provide direct care to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Emphasis is placed upon the ability to make sound judgements based on the knowledge of scientific principles and the ability to utilize technical skills in a variety of settings.

LVN programs are offered at Gainesville, Corinth, Bowie, Graham, and as an online hybrid. The program is 12 months in length. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

You’re expected to be a member of the profession on a health care team providing patient-centered care and an advocate for patient safety.

Degree Requirements

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Admissions Steps

Step 1: Apply to NCTC.

How to Apply

Acceptance to NCTC is separate than acceptance to the LVN program. Please see step 4.

Step 2: Meet your Advisor

Once all admission requirements are met including the submission of your graduation report/advising worksheet, you will be notified by the Admissions Office of your acceptance to NCTC. You will meet with your success coach/advisor and begin registering for general academic (non-nursing) courses if needed.

VNSG 1420 may be taken before admission to the program, but no later than the first semester after admission. BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) may be substituted for VNSG 1420. Both semesters of Anatomy and Physiology must be taken for credit to be given.

Step 3: Schedule your TEAS entrance exam.

Schedule, register, and pay for your TEAS test at the ATI/TEAS testing site then with the Testing Center on your campus. For more information go to nctc.edu/testing/ati or email corinthtesting@nctc.edu.

Prospective students are only allowed 3 TEAS attempts per calendar year and there is no waiting period between attempts. Scores must be a minimum of 58.7%. Must score a minimum of 50% in each subsection: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. Only current scores from within the last two years from the date of application will be considered. However, this does not guarantee acceptance.

If you have a disability, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to obtain information about available testing accommodations and procedures.

NCTC’s LVN Program will only accept the TEAS test taken in-person, not remotely

Register for the TEAS Test

Schedule at the Testing Center

Step 4: Apply to the LVN Program. (Prerequisites are not required)

Login to the MyNCTC
Under Student Services, select Vocational Nursing (LVN).
Fill out the form and attach copies of your advising worksheet.
Once all sections are completed along with your TEAS scores (Individual Performance Profile) and any health science certificates, submit the application.

Application Deadlines

LVN Program Spring Admission — August 1 - August 31
- On-campus & Online Hybrid at the Gainesville Campus
LVN Program Fall Admission — March 1 - March 31
- On-campus at the Bowie, Corinth, Gainesville, and Graham Campuses

After applications have been processed, you’ll be notified by email of your status in the program.

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The Health Science Programs at NCTC require a large time commitment from the student. Check the mock-schedule we created for this program to find out if this program is right for you!

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