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THE PROFESSIONLicensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. The nature of the direction and supervision required varies by state and job setting. LVNs care for patients by providing basic bedside care. LVNs take and record vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations. They also prepare and give injections, administer prescribed medications, change and apply dressings and monitor catheters. To help keep patients comfortable, they assist with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene, moving patients in bed, standing and walking. Experienced LVNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides. In some states they may be referred to as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).Licensed Vocational Nurses monitor and report adverse reactions to medication and treatments. LVNs gather information from patients, including their health history and how they are currently feeling. They may use this information to complete insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and referrals, and they share information with registered nurses and doctors to help determine the best course of care for a patient. Some LVNs assist registered nurses, by caring for seriously ill patients in intensive care. LVNs should have a caring, sympathetic nature. They should be emotionally stable because working with the sick and injured can be stressful. LVNs must be observant and have good decision-making and communication skills. As part of a health-care team, they must be able to follow orders and work under close supervision.

JOB PROSPECTSEmployment is projected to grow faster than average. Overall job prospects are expected to be very good, but job outlook varies by industry. The best job opportunities will occur in nursing facilities and home health care services, while applicants in hospitals may face competition. Replacement needs will be a major source of job openings, as many workers leave the occupation permanently. Rapid employment growth is projected in most health care industries. In some employment settings, such as nursing homes, LVNs can advance to become charge nurses who oversee the work of other LVNs and nursing aids. Some also choose to become registered nurses through numerous LVN-to-RN programs.

THE PROGRAMSouth Plains College Vocational Nursing programs are designed to prepare individuals to become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) through classroom study and supervised clinical practice (patient care).Classroom study covers basic nursing concepts, subjects related to patient care, including anatomy & physiology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatric nursing, the administration of drugs, nutrition and geriatrics. Clinical practice is in a hospital, nursing home or other health care facilities.The NCLEX-PN licensing exam is required in order to obtain licensure to practice as an LVN. The VN program is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Board of Nursing. Satisfactory completion of the 12-month curriculum with a minimum grade of “C” in all course work entitles the student to receive a Certificate of Proficiency. This program is o�ered at three South Plains College campuses: Levelland, Reese and Plainview.

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Any student wishing to enroll in any SPC VN program who has been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty, no contest or nolo contender to any crime in any state, territory or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, including pending criminal charges or unresolved arrests must submit a declaratory order to the Board of Nursing prior to applying for admission. This includes expunged o�enses and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of guilt. No student will be considered for the VN program until they have been deemed eligible for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing.

FOR MORE INFO:Julie Grant, LVNNursing RecruiterLevelland Campus806.716.2248jgrant@southplainscollege.edu

Veronica HallAdministrative AssistantPlainview Center806.716.4406vhall@southplainscollege.edu

Stacie JohnsonAdministrative AssistantReese Center806.716.4626sjohnson@southplainscollege.edu

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCompletion of prerequisite courses will be required before admission to the Vocational Nursing programs at South Plains College (*Please see campus specific requirements below)Required prerequisite courses are:

• VNSG 1222 Vocational Nursing Concepts*• VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health*

*Must be completed within the last 5 years of admission

LEVELLAND CAMPUSVocational Nursing program is o�ered once per year in August.The program begins with a limited number of students being selected to enter.1. Apply for admission to South Plains College and complete all requirements for admission. ***Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Vocational Nursing Program2. Must have a high school diploma or GED3. Must score satisfactorily on the TSI Assessment administered by the SPC Testing Center, or meet TSI compliance requirements, either by Remediation or Exemptions

according to SPC Guidelines. This test is scheduled on preset dates throughout the year.4. Complete all 2 prerequisites before starting the VN program5. Must present proof of TSI Compliance to the nursing o�ce in the Allied Health building to obtain a program application6. Complete Application and return to the Nursing o�ce with all required documents.7. Complete the Criminal Background questionnaire. No student will be considered for the Vocational Nursing Program until they have been deemed eligible for licensure by

the Texas Board of Nursing.8. Student admission into the program will be conditional pending a negative drug screen.

PLAINVIEW CENTERVocational Nursing program is o�ered once per year in August.The program begins with a limited number of students being selected to enter.1. Apply for admission to South Plains College and complete all requirements for admission.***Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Vocational Nursing Program2. Must have a high school diploma or GED3. Must score satisfactorily on the TSI Assessment administered by the SPC Testing Center or meet TSI compliance requirements, either by Remediation or Exemptions

according to SPC Guidelines. This test is scheduled on preset dates throughout the year. 4. Complete all 2 prerequisites before starting the VN program with a minimum passing grade of “C”.5. Pick up VN Application Packet from the Nursing O�ce during “Application Period”. 6. Complete the Criminal Background questionnaire. No student will be considered for the Vocational Nursing Program until they have been deemed eligible for licensure by

the Texas State of Nursing. 7. Complete VN Application, return to the Nursing o�ce with all required documents.8. Schedule to take the VN entrance Exam (TEAS) with the Vocational Nursing Administrative Assistant at Plainview Center.9. Student admission into the program will be conditional pending a negative drug screen.

REESE CENTERVocational Nursing program is o�ered twice per year: August and January.1. Apply for admission to South Plains College and complete all requirements for admission.***Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.2. Must have a high school diploma or GED3. Must score satisfactorily on the TSI Assessment administered by the Reese Testing & Learning Center (TLC), or meet TSI compliance requirements, either by Remediation

or Exemptions according to SPC Guidelines.4. Must present proof of TSI compliance to the nursing o�ce in building 5 to obtain a program application.5. Obtain an application packet to the Vocational Nursing Program from Stacie Johnson, Secretary, phone number 716-4626 or sjohnson@southplainscollege.edu, Building 5

at the Reese Center, Room 531.6. Complete the application packet and return to Building 5 Room 531 before the stated deadline. Only complete application packets will be accepted.7. Complete the criminal background questionnaire. No student will be considered for the Vocational Nursing program until they have been deemed eligible for licensure by the

Texas Board of Nursing.8. Student admission into the program will be conditional pending a negative drug screen.

Prospective Students: You may view SPC’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report online at http://www.southplainscollege.edu/about/campussafety/campussafety.php. Printed copies are available upon request from the Vice President of Student A�airs, 806.716.2360. This contact information should only be used to obtain these reports.

South Plains College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Student A�airs • South Plains College • 1401 College Avenue, Box 5 • Levelland, TX 79336 • 806.716.2360