Steps-to-becoming-a-Vocational-Nursing-Student - update-3-22-2023

Oct 5, 2026

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TSTC’s Vocational Nursing-Harlingen program describes a hybrid pathway to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) after program completion and passing the National Council Licensure Examination. It outlines an instructional model combining classroom work, simulation labs, interactive online sessions, virtual clinicals, and on-site clinicals. The document also details the admission requirements and step-by-step application process, including transcripts, financial aid and FAFSA, Texas Success Initiative assessment steps, scheduling for TSIA2, and recommended prerequisite course completion with conditional admission options.

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TSTC Vocational Nursing-Harlingen Overview

TSTC Admission Requirements

Application Process

Texas Success Initiative (TSI/TSIA2) Requirements

Contact Enrollment Coaches

Prerequisite Courses and Conditional Admission

Vocational Nursing-Harlingen Website Link-[https://www.tstc.edu/programs/nursing/](https://www.tstc.edu/programs/nursing/) TSTC also offers a certification in Vocational Nursing. Upon completion of this HYBRID program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination, you will be classified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). In the Vocational Nursing program, students participate in an innovative hands-on training environment that helps develop their caregiving skills. Instruction consists of classroom, simulation learning labs, interactive online sessions, virtual clinicals, and on-site health care clinicals. Whichever you choose, a nursing career is rewarding and awaiting you. Vocational Nursing-Harlingen TSTC Admission Requirements [https://www.tstc.edu/program-requirements/nursing/?_ga=2.98877406.1330801141.1638455264-](https://www.tstc.edu/program-requirements/nursing/?_ga=2.98877406.1330801141.1638455264-)[ ](https://www.tstc.edu/program-requirements/nursing/?_ga=2.98877406.1330801141.1638455264-)1403123379.1638455264 Application Process- 1st Step in becoming a Vocational Nursing Student 1. Apply for general acceptance to Texas State Technical College Harlingen by submission of Admission Application. 2. Request an official sealed copy of your high school transcript or your GED diploma to the Admissions and Records Office. If you received your GED in Texas and need an official diploma, call the Texas Education Agency (TEA) at 512-463-9292 to obtain one. 3. Submit an official college transcript from all previously attended colleges to the New Student Admissions Office. The college transcript(s) must be an official transcript – imprinted with the college’s seal and delivered in a sealed envelope. 4. Complete financial aid application. (We recommend that you apply at least four months prior to registration.) If you are applying for federal financial aid, complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”(FAFSA) for the Pell Grant and other financial aid and submit it to the federal processor. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on other grants, scholarships, student loans or sponsoring agencies such as WIA or DARS. Veterans wanting to use their VA benefits should contact their local VA Certification Officer on campus. The “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” can be found at FAFSA. 5. In the Fall 2013 semester, the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment established new college readiness standards for incoming students. The TSI Assessment is designed to help determine if students are ready for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing and math. If the student does not meet testing requirements, the assessment will also help with student placement in courses that will aid in the preparation of student skills for college-level classes. Before enrolling in classes at TSTC, Applicants are required to submit the following: □ Scores from at least one Texas Success Initiative (TSIA/TSIA2) assessment (valid for 5 years) . □ Evidence ofTSIA/TSIA2 completion from another Texas college or university. □ Proof of exemption from the TSIA/TSIA2 . Applicants failing to achieve minimum passing scores on any or all ofthe TSI Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) sections may be eligible to enroll in a remediation course or courses. Successful completion of course(s) fulfills the TSI requirement. A Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) must be completed prior to taking the initial TSIA2 unless already completed. The PAA provides practice test questions. The activity can be found and completed online at: [https://practice.accuplacer.org/login](https://practice.accuplacer.org/login). Once you have completed the Pre-Assessment Activity, you are ready to schedule an appointment to take the TSIA2 . For on campus testing, please select a location near you at [tstc.edu/testing. For virtual or online](tstc.edu/testing. For virtual or online) testing, please register at [t

FAQs

What steps are required to apply as a Vocational Nursing student at TSTC Harlingen?

Submit an admission application for general acceptance, provide sealed high school/GED records and official college transcripts, complete financial aid, and complete required Texas Success Initiative assessment steps before enrolling.

What is the Texas Success Initiative assessment (TSI/TSIA2) used for?

It helps determine readiness for college-level coursework in reading, writing, and math, and supports placement and preparation if minimum requirements are not met. Applicants must submit TSIA/TSIA2 scores or proof of completion or exemption.

How much does the TSIA2 testing cost and what extra fee may apply?

The fee is $24 for both sections (Math & ELAR) or $12 per section. Virtual or online testing includes an additional $25 proctoring fee paid to Examity.

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by dhado