VN Application Packet - Spring 2009

Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Vocational Nursing

Program Packet

Orientation Sessions

Thursday, March22,[email protected].

OR

Friday, March23,[email protected].

OR

Thursday, March29,[email protected].

Vocational Nursing Program

ApplicationDeadline

May 18, 2018

LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR

A Member of The TexasStateUniversity System

FALL 2018

Dear Applicant,

ThankyouforyourinterestintheVocationalNursingProgram.Thepurposeofthe Vocational Nursing Programistopreparegraduatesasbeginningpractitionerswhoarecompetent,safeandself-directed.Atthecompletionoftheprogram,thestudentiseligibletoapply to taketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-PN/VN)tobeaLicensedVocationalNurse(LVN).LVNspracticeunderthesupervisionofaregisterednurseand/or licensedphysician.

The Admissions Applicationisdesigned to answercommon questions,outlinethe programrequirements, andprovideyouwiththefollowing items:

1.Application process for LamarStateCollege-PortArthur

2.VocationalNursing admissionapplicationwithmandatoryprogramcriteria

3.Informationabout requiredadmissionsexamandpre-entryorientation

4.Informationabout requiredhealthexam

5.Informationabout requiredshot recorddocumentation

6.Informationabout requiredbackgroundcheck

7.Guidancetoobtainfinancial aid

8.Programofstudyandnursing coursedescriptions

Pleasereviewtheenclosedinformationcarefully.Ifyouhaveanyquestions, you maycall984-6356 or toll free at 1-800-477-5872ext.6356 to speak with theAlliedHealthDepartment Secretary. You may also reach me directly at 409 984-6364 or toll free at 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6364.

Welookforwardtoreceiving your application.

Sincerely,

EursulaDavis

EursulaDavis,BSN,RN

Coordinator, VocationalNursing Program

Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Vocational Nursing Program

LAMARSTATECOLLEGE-PORTARTHUR

VocationalNursingProgram

TheVocationalNursingProgramisacompetencybasedprogramdesignedtoprepareitsgraduatestotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-PN/VN)tobecomeLicensedVocationalNurses.LVN’sfunctionunderthedirectionof licensed health care professionals includingaregisterednurse,advancedpracticeregisterednurse,physicianassistant,physician,dentistorpodiatristtoprovidesafe,compassionate,individualized,goal-directednursingcaretopatientswhohavepredictablehealthcareneeds.(TexasBoardofNursing,2015)GraduatesoftheLamarStateCollege-PortArthurVocationalNursingProgramarecurrentlyemployedinhospitals,rehabilitationcenters,physicians’offices,outpatientcommunityclinics,long-termcarefacilities,andhomehealthagencies.

TheVocationalNursingProgramisanidealentry-levellearningopportunityintoacareerofprofessionalnursing.

APPLICATIONDUEDATES

LSCPAadmitstwoVocationalNursingclassesperyear.A class is admitted in the Spring Semester (January) and in the Fall Semester (August). Applications for the:

1. FallSemester (August ‘18)classaredue on May 18, 2018
2. Spring Semester (January ‘19)classaredueonOctober 15, 2018

APPLICATIONPROCEDURE

Phase I

AdmissiontotheVocationalNursingProgramisatwo-phaseprocess.DuringPhaseI,thestudentmustcompletethefollowingsteps:

1. CompletetheapplicationprocessforgeneraladmissiontoLamar State College-Port Arthur.
2. Applyon-linevia"ApplyTexas"

PhaseII

CompletethethreestepapplicationprocessfortheVocationalNursingProgram.

1. StepOne:Successfullycompletepre-requisitecourseswithaminimumgradeofa“C”. The pre-requisite courses are:
2. BIOL2401(BIOL 2301 + BIOL 2101)HumanAnatomyPhysiologyI
3. BIOL2402(BIOL 2302 + BIOL 2102) HumanAnatomyPhysiologyII
4. HECO1322Nutrition and Diet Therapy
5. NURA1301NurseAideforHealthCareOrganizationsI/NURA1160Clinical–NursingAssistant/Aide [1]

Applicants mustcompletepre-requisitecoursesbeforeenteringtheVocationalNursingProgram.Transcriptsverifyingcompletionofcourseworkandagradeof“C”orbetterineachofthepre-requisitecoursesmustbeattachedtoyourapplication.

Astudentmustmaintaina"C"orbetterinALLpre-requisite,co-requisite,andnursingcoursesaswellasmaintainanoverall2.0GradePointAveragetograduateandbeeligibletowritetheNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforPracticalNurses(NCLEX-PN/VN).Allvocationalnursingcourses(VNSG)requireaminimumscoreof75foragradeof“C”.

A.StepTwo.CompletetheVocationalNursingProgramApplication.(Applicants mustcompleteStepOnebeforestartingStepTwo.)Thefollowingformsshouldbecompletedandsubmittedwiththerequireddocumentation:

1.ApplicationtotheVocationalNursingProgram.

2.Official orcopies of official transcripts. Attachcopiesoftranscriptsthatinclude:

a)TranscriptofhighschoolcompletionorcopyofHighSchoolDiplomawithgraduationdateorGED.

b)Transcript(s)ofallcollegeworkcompleted.

CopiesoftranscriptsmustbeattachedtotheVocationalNursingProgramApplicationbeforedelivery. Noapplicationwillbereviewedunlessalltranscriptsandtranscriptevaluationsaresubmitted.

3.TSI Scores (unlessthestudentisexempt). TSI Scores are typically located onthestudent’sofficial collegetranscripts.

4.VoluntarySurvey. Optional-lastpageofapplicationpacket.

B.StepThree. Pre-AdmissionHESIAdmissionAssessmentExam(A2)andOrientation

1.Tobeconsideredforadmission,studentsarerequiredtocompletetheHESIAdmissionAssessment(A2)Exam.Theexamisacomputer-based,timed,multiplechoiceexamthatevaluatesyourcomprehensioninfivesubjectareas:math,readingcomprehension,vocabularyandreadingknowledge,andanatomyandphysiology.Studentsareallowedtwoattemptspersemestertoearnapassingscoreontheexam. Passing scores include1) a cumulativescoreof70%orhigherand2)areadingcomprehensionscoreof74.5%orhigher.StudentsscoringlessthantheminimumrequirementswillbeplacedonanalternatelistforadmissionnecessitatingfurtherreviewofeligibilitybytheStandardsCommittee.StudentsmustsubmittheAdmissionAssessment(A2)examscorereportwiththeirapplicationtotheVocational NursingProgram.

Peer-reviewedresearchfindings[2]indicateHESIAdmissionAssessmentscoresarevalidpredictorsofstudentsuccessandcanthereforeassisteducatorsintheselectionprocess,andassiststudentsinidentifyingandremediatingacademicweaknessespriortoenteringaprogram.Theresultsoftheexamwillbecalculatedaspartoftheadmissionratingscale.Thefeefortheexam isapproximately$50.

ORIENTATION SESSION

Applicantsmustattendan Orientation Session beforethe deadline for the submission of program applications.

Orientation Session dates are:

1. Thursday, March 22, 2018, @4 p.m.

OR

1. Friday, March 23, 2018, @ 4 p.m.

OR

1. Thursday, March 29, 2018, @ 4 p.m.

Ifan applicantfailstoattendan Orientation Session,theapplicationfortheprogramwillbedestroyed;includingallsupportingdocuments(transcripts,pre-admission exam results, etc.).Thestudentmustthenre-applyforthenextenrollmentperiodasanew applicantfortheprogram andsubmita new application and all supporting documents.

RATINGSCALE

DuringPhaseIIoftheadmissionprocess,studentswhohavesubmittedacompletedadmissionpacketarerankedaccordingtotheirscoresontheAdmissionRatingScale(seebelow).Theapplicantswiththehighestscoreswillbeadmittedtotheprogram.LamarStateCollege-PortArthurisanopenaccessinstitution.Allclasspositionswillbefilledwiththemostqualifiedapplicantsavailableinanygivenadmissionperiod.

ApplicantswhohaveneverattendedtheLSCPAVocationalNursingProgramhavepriorityoverthosewhopreviouslyattended.

IntroductoryMicrobiology (BIOL2420)isNOTrequiredfortheVocationalNursingProgram.However,studentswhocompleteMicrobiologyare more likely to succeed intheVocationalNursingProgram.

NOTIFICATION

Applicantswhohave submitteda complete application willbenotifiedby mail ofconditionalacceptanceorrejectionbyJuly 2, 2018.Ifyoudonotreceivealetter,pleasecontacttheAlliedHealthSecretaryat409-984-6356or1-800-477-5872x6356.No results will be provided by telephone.

HEALTHEXAM

(Health DataFormsaremailed to studentsreceiving acceptanceletters.)

AfteracceptanceintotheVocationalNursingProgram,studentsarerequiredtohaveaphysicalexaminationattheirownexpensebythephysicianornursepractitioneroftheirchoice.ImmunizationsareavailableatthePortArthurHealthDepartmentforthosewhodonothavehealthinsurance.The Health Data form will be uploaded by the student to CastleBranch by the first day of class.

AnewregulationoftheTexasDepartmentofHealthrequiresthateachstudentcompletetheHepatitisBvaccinationseriespriortocontactwithpatientsorshowserologicconfirmationofimmunitytothevirus.Ittakessixmonthstocompletethethree-shotseriessostudentswhohavenothadthevaccinationsshouldgetthemassoonaspossible.

IMMUNIZATIONRECORDS

AfteracceptanceintotheVocationalNursingProgram,studentsarerequiredto uploadCOPIESoftheirshotrecords to CastleBranch:

1. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
2. Tdap - Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussisbooster(withinlast10years)
3. Hepatitis B(3shotseries)–All three injections must be taken within a 6-month period according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
4. Varicella/Chickenpox(documentationofhavingthedisease, vaccination or serologic confirming immunity)
5. Tb -T-Spot Blood Draw; TB Gold; Tb Skin Test(withinlast6months).
6. SeasonalInfluenzaVaccination(documentationfromphysicianifunabletohavetheInfluenzavaccination)
7. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination(Required by the campus if under age 22)

BACTERIALMENINGITISVACCINATION

BacterialMeningitisVaccinationisrequiredforallnewstudentsunderage22.ThisincludesALLtransferstudentsandstudentsthathavetakeneitherafallorspringsemesterofffromcollege.Allfirst-timefreshman,transferstudents,andstudentswhohavetakenaleaveofabsencefromschoolineitherafallorspringsemestermusthavereceivedthisvaccinationduringthefive-yearperiodimmediatelyprecedingandatleast10dayspriortothefirstdayofthesemesterenrolledorre-enrolled.

HIVSTATUS

EffectiveSeptember1,1991,theStateofTexasBill,HB7,imposedonallTexashealthcareprofessionalsvariousrequirementsdesignedtopreventthetransmissionofHIVfrom healthcareworkerstotheirclients.Underthislaw,healthcareworkersinclude"individualsinthecourseoftrainingoreducationalprograminthehealthprofessions."Thus,thelawappliestoallthenursingstudentsatLamarStateCollege-PortArthurduringthetimetheyareinvolvedinclientcare.

ItiseachLamarStateCollege-PortArthur’sstudent’sresponsibilitytounderstandthelegalandprofessional/ethicalramificationsofthelawandtocomplywiththelaw'srequirements.Ingeneral,thelawrequiresthatallhealthcareworkersadheretoStandardPrecautionsandthatindividualswithexudativelesions(drainingsores)orweepingdermatitis(reddenedareasthatleakclearfluid)refrainfromdirectclientcareandthehandlingofclientequipmentanddevicesusedininvasiveproceduresuntiltheconditionresolves.ToinsurethatallstudentsarefamiliarwithStandardPrecautions,areviewofStandardPrecautionsisincludedforallstudentsinthenursingprogram.

BACKGROUNDCHECKS

(IdentoGO Texas Fingerprint Service Code Formsandinstructionsaremailed tostudentsreceivingacceptanceoralternatelistletters.)

EffectiveSeptember1,2013,TexasSenateBill1058amendedSection2,Subsection(c),Section301.2511oftheTexasOccupationsCodewhichcontainstheNursePracticeAct(NPA)tostate,“TheboardbyruleshalldevelopasystemforobtainingcriminalhistoryrecordinformationforapersonacceptedforenrollmentinanursingeducationalprogramthatpreparesthepersonforinitiallicensureasaregisteredorvocationalnursebyrequiringthepersontosubmittotheboardasetoffingerprintsthatmeetstherequirementsofSubsection(a).Theboardmaydevelopasimilarsystemforanapplicantforenrollmentinanursingeducationalprogram.Theboardmayrequirepaymentofafeebyapersonwhoisrequiredtosubmitasetoffingerprintsunderthissubsection.”

ThebackgroundcheckprocessisalsorequiredbytheclinicalfacilitieswhichprovidedirectpatientcareexperiencetoLSCPAstudents.ThisensuresuniformcompliancewithJointCommissionstandardspertainingtohumanresourcemanagement.Successfulcompletionofthebackgroundcheckprocessdoesnotguaranteelicensureoremploymentaftergraduation.

InordertobefullyacceptedintotheVocationalNursingProgramatLamarStateCollege-PortArthur,thestudentmustsubmitdocumentationfromtheTexasBoardofNursingstatingthestudenthaseitheraclearbackgroundorwillbeeligibletositstateboards.Theapproximatecostofthebackgroundcheckis$49.Additionalinformationandinstructionsaresenttostudentsreceivingacceptanceoralternatelistlettersinagivenenrollmentperiod.Pleaserefertopage9ofthisapplicationformoreinformationregardingDeclaratoryOrderProcess.

PleasenotethatthisisaseparatebackgroundcheckfromthatrequiredfortheNURA1301/1160courses.

MALPRACTICEINSURANCE

Studentsarerequiredtomaintainmalpracticeinsuranceduringthenursingprogram.Atthetimeofacceptanceastudent must submit a receipt from the LSC-PA Business Office verifying the payment of the required fee (currently $13.00) along with the confirmation of acceptance reply form.

CPRCERTIFICATION

StudentsacceptedintotheVocationalNursingprogramwillberequiredtoobtaincurrentCPRcertificationthroughtheAmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)orAmericanRedCross(ARC).OnlyAHAorARCHealthcareProviderofAdult,ChildandInfantCPRthatincludeahands-oncheckoffwillbeaccepted.StudentswillhaveanopportunitytosignupforCPRcertificationwithLSCPAInstructorsatthebeginningofeachFall, Spring, or Summer I semesters.

FINANCIALAID

FinancialAidconsistsofdonationsandseveralprogramsfundedbyfederalandstategovernmentstohelpcollegestudentsdefrayexpenseswhileattendingcollege.ThetypesoffinancialaidavailableatLamarStateCollege-PortArthurare:

1. Scholarships. Moneyawardedtocoveraportionofastudent’sexpensesthroughfundsdonatedtothecollege.
2. Grants. Moneyawardedthatisnotrepayable.
3. WorkStudy. Moneythestudentearnsthroughemploymentatthecollege.
4. StaffordStudentLoans. Studentloansthatmustberepaidandareavailabletoundergraduatestudents.

ToapplyforfinancialaidyoumustcompleteandmailtheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)providedbytheCollegeScholarshipServicetodetermineif youareeligibleforaid.TheformisavailableintheOfficeofStudentFinancialAidoryoumaycompletetheapplicationonlineat

AnyonewhowillneedfinancialaidshouldobtainapplicationformsfromtheFinancialAidOfficeatLamarStateCollege-PortArthurandAPPLY NOW.IttakesapproximatelyeightweekstoprocessthefinancialaidapplicationsoyoushouldAPPLYASSOON ASPOSSIBLE!Donotwaituntilyouareacceptedintotheprogram oryourmoneywillnotarriveintimeforregistration.

Studentsareexpectedtomeetestablishedstandardsforacademicprogresstoremaineligibleforfinancialaid.CompleteinformationaboutthosestandardsisavailablefromtheFinancialAidOffice.

LICENSURE INFORMATION

Completion of theVocational Nursing Program doesNOT guaranteethat agraduatemaytaketheNational CouncilLicensureExamination (NCLEX-PN/VN). TheTexasBoard ofNursing maydisqualifyan applicant from obtaining Licensure.TheTexasBoard ofNursing,333Guadalupe, Suite3-460, Austin, TX78701-394, (512) 305-7400, hasidentifiedcertain circumstancesthat mayrender apotential candidateineligiblefor licensureasavocational nursein theStateof Texas. TheBoard providesindividualstheopportunitytopetition theBoard for aDeclaratoryOrder asto their eligibilityin accordance with theNursing PracticeAct.

• Ifyouarerequiredtoanswer“YES”toanyofthefollowingquestions,youmustcompletethePetitionforDeclaratoryOrderprocess.ProcessingyourPetitionforDeclaratoryOrdermaytake4to12months,orlonger,afteryouprovideallrequireddocumentationanddependingonyourcircumstance.Onceallrequesteddocuments have beenreceived,youwillbenotifiedthatthePetitionhasbeentransferredtotheEnforcementDepartmentforreview.

Foranycriminaloffense,includingthosependingappeal,haveyou:

1. beenarrested and have a pending criminal charge?
2. been convicted of a misdemeanor?
3. beenconvictedofafelony?
4. plednolocontendere,nocontest,orguilty?
5. receiveddeferredadjudication?
6. beenplacedoncommunitysupervisionorcourt-orderedprobation,whetherornotadjudicatedguilty?
7. beensentencedtoservejail time,orprisontime,orcourt-orderedconfinement?
8. beengrantedpre-trialdiversion?
9. beencitedorchargedwithanyviolationofthelaw?
10. beensubjectofacourt-martial;Article15violation;orreceivedanyformofmilitaryjudgment/punishment/action?

(Youmayonly excludeClassCmisdemeanortrafficviolationsor offenses previously disclosed to the Texas Board of Nursing on an initial licensure or renewal application.)

ExpungedandSealedOffenses:Whileexpungedorsealedoffenses,arrests,tickets,orcitationsneednotbedisclosed,itisyour responsibilitytoensuretheoffense,arrest,ticketorcitationhas,infact,beenexpungedorsealed.ItisrecommendedthatyousubmitacopyoftheCourtOrderexpungingorsealingtherecordinquestiontoourofficewithyourapplication.Failuretorevealanoffense,arrest,ticket,orcitationthatisnotinfactexpungedorsealed may subjectyourlicensetoadisciplinaryorder and fine.Non-disclosureofrelevantoffensesraisesquestionsrelatedtotruthfulnessandcharacter.(See22TAC§213.27)

OrdersofNon-Disclosure:PursuanttoTex.Gov’t.Code§552.142(b),ifyouhavecriminalmattersthatarethesubjectofanorderofnon-disclosureyouarenotrequiredtorevealthosecriminalmattersonthisform.However,acriminalmatterthatisthesubjectofanorderofnon-disclosuremaybecomeacharacterandfitnessissue.PursuanttoGov’t.Codechapter411,theTexasNursingBoardisentitledtoaccesscriminalhistoryrecordinformationthatisthesubjectofanorderofnon-disclosure.IftheBoarddiscoversacriminalmatterthatisthesubjectofanorderofnon-disclosure,evenifyouproperlydidnotrevealthatmatter,theBoard mayrequireyou to provideinformationaboutanyconductthatraisesissuesofcharacter and fitness.

• Areyoucurrentlythetargetorsubjectofagrandjuryorgovernmentalagencyinvestigation?
• Hasanylicensingauthorityrefusedtoissueyoualicenseoreverrevoked,annulled,cancelled,acceptedsurrenderof,suspended,placedonprobation,refusedtorenewaprofessional license,certificateormulti-stateprivilegeheldbyyounoworpreviously,oreverfined,censured,reprimandedorotherwisedisciplinedyou?
• *Inthepastfive(5)yearshaveyoubeendiagnosedwith ortreatedorhospitalizedforschizophreniaand/orpsychoticdisorder,bipolardisorder,paranoidpersonalitydisorder,antisocialpersonalitydisorder,orborderlinepersonalitydisorder which impaired or does impair your behavior, judgment, or ability to function in school or work? (You may answer “No” if you have completed and/or are in compliance with TPAPN for mental illness OR you’ve previously disclosed to the Texas Board of Nursing and have remained compliant with your treatment regime and have had no further hospitalization since disclosure.)[3]
• Withinthepastfive(5)yearshaveyoubeenaddictedtoand/ortreatedfortheuseofalcoholoranyotherdrug?[4]

TEXASNURSINGJURISPRUDENCEEXAM

Graduation candidates must pass the TexasNursingJurisprudenceExam to qualify to take the NCLEX-PN.

Graduation candidates must passtheTexasNursingJurisprudenceExambeforetheendofthefinalsemesteroftheVocationalNursingProgram.InformationisavailableontheTexasBoardofNursingwebsiteat:

EVOLVEREACHADMISSIONASSESSMENTEXAM(A²)

A²GeneralInformation

• Theexam isalsoknownastheHESIAdmissionAssessment(A²)Exam.
• Theexaminationconsistsofeightsections.Allsectionshavetimelimits.Yourcompositescoreisgeneratedbyyourscoresonthereading,vocabulary,math,andanatomyandphysiologysections.A Learner Profileis also included in the testing. Individual results for Learning Style assessment includes study tips based on the individual’s learning style and results from the personality profile assessment identifies the individual’s dominant personality type, student’s weaknesses and suggested learning techniques.
• ReadingComprehension. Providesreadingscenariosinordertomeasurereadingcomprehension,identifyingthemainidea,findingmeaningofwordsincontext,passagecomprehension,makinglogicalinferences,etc.Includes55items(50scoredand5pilot).Timeallotment:60minutes.
• VocabularyandGeneralKnowledge. ContainsvocabularytermsthatareusedcommonlyinbothgeneralEnglishspeakingandinthehealthcarefields.Includes55items(50scoredand5pilot).Timeallotment:50minutes.
• BasicMathskills. Focusesonmathskillsneededforhealthcarefield,includingbasicaddition,subtraction,multiplication,fractions,decimals,ratioandproportion,householdmeasures,generalmathfacts,etc.Includes55items(50scoredand5pilot).Timeallotment:50minutes.Therewillbeadropdowncalculatoravailableifneeded.
• AnatomyandPhysiology. Providescoverageofgeneralterminologyandanatomicalstructuresandsystems.Includes30items(25scoredand5pilot).Timeallotment25minutes.
• LearningStyles. 14-itemassessmentofpreferredlearningstyle.Timeallotment:15minutes
• PersonalityStyles. 15item-assessmentofpersonalityrelatedtopreferredlearningstyles.Timeallotment:15minutes.

A²TestPreparation

• EvolveReach(HESI)AdmissionAssessmentExamReviewStudyGuide (ed. 4)withcontentreviewandapproximately400sampletestquestionsisrecommended.ThisstudyguidehelpsyoupreparefortheEvolveReachTestingandRemediationAdmissionAssessmentExam.Itincludesdetailedcoverageofeachofthesubjectareasontheexam:Math,English,andbasicsciences,ifneeded.Topicsaresimplifiedwithstep-by-stepexplanations,vocabulary,andpracticeproblemswithrationales.StudyGuidesareavailableonlineat orbyclickingthislink.

RegisteringfortheA²

• ContacttheStudentSuccessCenterat409-984-6244toscheduledateandtimeforyourA²tobeadministered.
• GototheStudentSuccessCenter,toobtaindocumentsoyoucanpayyour$50TestingfeeattheBusinessOffice.
• Youmustpaythe$50TestingfeeattheBusinessOfficeandpresentyourreceipttotheStudentSuccessCenterpriortobeingallowedtotaketheexam.

A²Check-inRequirements

• PictureIDismandatory.Thetestadministratorisrequiredtoverifyidentificationbyvisuallyinspectingyouridentificationandpicture.Testsecuritymeasuresmandatethepositiveidentificationofexamineespriortobeginningtheexam.Thetestadministratorwilldenyadmissiontoanypersonwhocannotbepositivelyidentified.
• ArriveattheStudentSuccessCenterlocatedat1500BProcterStreetapproximately15minutespriortoyourscheduledtime.

A²ScoreReports

• Yourtestscoresareavailableimmediatelyaftercompletingtheexam.Thetestadministratorwillprinttwo(2)copiesofthescores,oneforyourrecordsandoneforyoutoturnintotheAlliedHealthDepartment.
• WhenyourtestingsessionhasclosedandyouhavereceivedyourresultsyouwillbeabletoaccessremediationmaterialsforthemissedEnglishandMathtestitemsansweredincorrectly.
• Youmustachievea70%CumulativeScorewithaReadingComprehensionScoreof74.5%tobeeligibleforconsiderationintheVocationalNursingProgram.
• TheEvolveReachAdmissionAssessmentExam (A²)mayberepeatedafter14dayswithalimitoftwoattemptsperVocationalNursingProgramadmissionperiod.
• Exammustbetakennolongerthanoneyearpriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.

Rescheduling

• IfyouneedtorescheduleatestingappointmentattheStudentSuccessCenter,pleasecancelatleast24hourspriortoyourscheduledtestingperiod.Thereisnoextrachargeforrescheduledexams.

PROGRAMINFORMATION

1)Programis12monthsinlength.(3consecutivesemesters[5])

2)ClassesmeetMondaythroughFridayeachweek.

a)Twodaysperweekclass is scheduled from8:00a.m.to4:00p.m.on the LSCPA campus.

b)Threedaysperweek clinical experiences(patientcareexperiences)are scheduled from:6:30a.m.to3:00p.m. It may be necessary to schedule clinical experiences from 3:00p.m.to11:00p.m. The additional clinical experiences are scheduled based upon the availability offaculty,spots,andtimes.

3)Sitesforclinicalexperiencesareassignedaccordingtoavailability.

4)Inaddition,rotationsatnon-hospitalfacilities(e.g.nursinghomes,communityhealthclinics,Physicianoffices,Prisons,etc.)mayberequiredduringthe12monthprogram.

5)Studentsarerequiredtomaintainclassgradesof"C"(75%)andsatisfactorily meetperformancecriteriainclinicalpracticetograduateandbeeligibletotakethecomputerizedNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforPractical/VocationalNurses(NCLEX-PN/VN).

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RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF STUDY

COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

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NURA1160 ClinicalNursingAssistant/Aide

A health-relatedworkbasedlearningexperiencethat enablesthestudent toapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory, skillsandconcepts. Direct supervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

Co-requisite:NURA1301

NURA1301 NurseAidefor HealthCareOrganizationsI

Preparationfor entry levelnursingassistantstoachievealevelof knowledge, skillsandabilitiesessentialtoprovidebasiccaretoresidentsof long-termcarefacilities. Topicsincluderesident'srights, communication, safety,observation, reportingandassistingresidentsinmaintainingbasiccomfort andsafety. Emphasisoneffective

Interactionwithmembersof thehealthcareteam.

Co-requisite:NURA1160

VNSG 1227 Essentialsof Medication Administration

Generalprinciplesof medicationadministrationincludingdeterminationof dosage, preparation, safeadministrationanddocumentationof multipleformsof drugs. Instructionincludesvarioussystemsof measurement.

VNSG1261 Licensed VocationalNurseTraining(LVN)

A health-related, work-basedlearningexperiencethat enablesthestudent toapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory, skillsandconcepts. Direct supervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

Prerequisite:Admission to theVocationalNursingProgram.

MandatoryCo-requisite:VNSG 1400

VNSG 1204Foundationsof Nursing

Introductiontothenursingprofessionincludinghistory, standardsof practice, legalandethicalissuesandroleof thevocationalnurse. Topicsincludementalhealth, therapeuticcommunication, culturalandspiritualdiversity, nursingprocessandholisticawareness.

Prerequisites:NURA1160, NURA1301, Admission to theVocationalNursingProgram

VNSG 1230 Maternal-NeonatalNursing

Utilizationof thenursingprocessintheassessment andmanagement of thechild-bearingfamily. Emphasisonthebio-psycho-socio-culturalneedsof thefamilyduringthephasesof pregnancy, childbirthandtheneonatalperiodincludingabnormalconditions.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409and VNSG 1462

Co-requisites:VNSG 2410and VNSG 1463

VNSG 1231 Pharmacology

Fundamentalsof medicationsandtheir diagnostic, therapeuticandcurativeeffects. Includesnursinginterventionsutilizingthenursingprocess.

VNSG 1234 Pediatrics

Study of childhooddiseasesandchildcarefrominfancythroughadolescence. Focusonthecareof thewellandillchildutilizingthenursingprocess.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1204, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1261, and VNSG 1400

Co-requisite:VNSG 1409and VNSG 1462

1462 Clinical Licensed VocationalNurseTraining(LVN)

A health-related, work-basedlearningexperiencethat enablesthestudent toapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory, skillsandconcepts. Direct supervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1204, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1261, and VNSG 1400

Co-requisites:VNSG 1234 and VNSG 1409

1463 Clinical Licensed Practical/VocationalNurse

A health-related, work-basedlearningexperiencethat enablesstudentstoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory, skillsandconcepts. Direct supervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409and VNSG 1462

Co-requisites:VNSG 1230 andVNSG 2410

1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I

Introductiontogeneralprinciplesof growthanddevelopment, primaryhealthcareneedsof theclient acrossthelifespanandtherapeuticnursinginterventions.

Prerequisite:Admission to theVocationalNursingProgram.

MandatoryCo-requisite:VNSG 1261

1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II

Introductiontocommonhealthproblemsrequiringmedicalandsurgicalinterventions.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1204, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1261, and VNSG 1400

Co-requisite:VNSG 1462

2410 Nursing in Health and Illness III

Continuationof NursinginHealthandIllnessII. Further studyof commonmedical-surgicalhealthproblemsof theclient.Includesconceptsof mentalillness. Incorporatesknowledgenecessarytomakethetransitionfromstudent tograduatevocationalnurse.

Prerequisites:VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409and VNSG 1462

Co-requisite:VNSG 1463

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ESTIMATED COST

Expensesaresubject tochangeduetoactionbytheStateLegislatureor BoardofRegents.

*TuitionestimatesarebaseduponpublishedSpring2018tuitionandfeesforTexasresidents.

**Themajorityoftherequiredtextbookswillbepurchasedatthebeginningoftheprogram. Note: Textbook costsmaybeloweredbypurchasingeBooks.

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FALL 2018APPLICATION

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IamaHighSchoolGraduate: (Attach copyof HighSchoolTranscript or HighSchoolDiploma)

(Year)

IfnotaHighSchoolGraduate,yearcompletedGED: (Attach copyof GED)

(Year)

HaveyoueverattendedaNursingProgram?Yes No

IfYes,WhereAttended

Ifyoudidnotcompletetheprogram,pleaseexplain:

HaveyoutakenclassesatLamarStateCollege-PortArthur?YesNo

Listallotherinstitutionsofhighereducationthatyouhaveattended.(Youmustattachacopyofatranscriptfromeachinstitution.)

DoyouhaveaCertificate/Degreeinanotherfield? Yes No

Whatfield?

Icertifythattheabovestatementsaretrue.

RECORDOFCOURSECOMPLETION

Pleasenamethecollege,thesemesteryoutookthecourse,andthegradeyoumadeineachof thefollowing courses.

For eachcourseyou havecompleted,theapplicantmustattachatranscriptthatdocumentsyourcoursecompletionandgrade.ThisincludescopiesofyourLamarStateCollege-Port Arthurtranscripts.

VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

VOLUNTARYSURVEY

Governmentagenciesrequireperiodicreportsonthesex,ethnicity,handicap,veteranandotherprotectedstatusofapplicants.Thisdataisforanalysisandpossibleaffirmativeactiononly.

Checkone:

Male

Female

Age

DateofBirth:

Checkoneofthefollowing:

Race/EthnicityGroup:

AmericanIndian/AlaskaNative

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic

Indian

NativeHawaiianorOtherPacificIslander

White/Caucasian

Other(Specify)

Checkifanyoneofthefollowingisapplicable:

VietnamEraVeteran

DisabledVeteran

PhysicallyChallenged

[1] Credit by Examination for NURA1301andNURA1160 may be requested.

[2]MurrayK.T.,MerrimanC.S.andAdamsonC.(2008).UseoftheHESIadmissionassessmenttopredict student success. Computers Informatics Nursing, 26:3 (167-172).

[3]PursuanttotheTexasOccupationsCode§301.207,information,includingdiagnosisandtreatment,regardinganindividual'sphysicalormentalcondition,intemperateuseofdrugsoralcohol,orchemicaldependencyandinformationregardinganindividual'scriminalhistoryisconfidentialtothesameextentthatinformationcollectedaspartofaninvestigationisconfidentialundertheOccupationsCode§301.466.

[4]ToobtainacopyofthePetitionforDeclaratoryOrder,gototheTexasBoardofNursing(TBON)websiteat: OntheTBONhomepage,clickon“Forms”thenunder“InitialLicensureRecognitionForms”clickon“DeclaratoryOrder”.Readtheinformationcarefully,downloadthe“PetitionforDeclaratoryOrder”formandfollowthedirectionsprovided.

[5]TheSummerIandSummerIIsemestersarecombinedtoform onefullsemesterforthosestudentsintheVocationalNursingProgram. Students will attend11weeks during the summer.

[6]BIOL2420IntroductiontoMicrobiologyisNOTrequiredfortheVNProgram.However,studentswhohavecompletedMicrobiologyhaveabetterchanceofsuccessintheVNProgram.