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Loop 499 in Building SS Nursing Education Center. The program admits 20 students each spring and fall and is 12 months (three semesters) in length. Upon successful completion; graduates are eligible to apply to take the state licensing examination to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse.  \nPotential applicants must take the TEAS V and score above the required minimum (Test of Essential Academic Skills) to be considered eligible candidates. Applicants must have taken the TSI and have completed the prerequisite courses with a c or better and all entrance requirements outlined in the information packet by the time of application. If applicant is not TSI complete upon acceptance into the VN program, student is required to be enrolled and take VN Program courses and TSI remediation courses congruently.  \nThe two application periods each year: Fall and Spring of each year  \nAcceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program is by a very competitive selection process. This information packet details the procedure for program application. By submitting a complete application packet, potential applicants are expected to be familiar with application requirements and procedures.  \nThere are often more applicants than available positions in the Vocational Nursing Program.  \nNot all students who apply may be accepted.  \nALL IMMUNIZATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE BY 1st day of class at beginning of  program.  \nThe Vocational Nursing Program has received approval by the Texas Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  \nWe are looking forward to working with you!  \nSincerely,  \nHeather Sauceda, RN  \nDirector, Vocational Nursing Program  \nTSTC – HARLINGEN VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM  \nCourses (MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO Lecture   Lab   Contact   Credit  \nAPPLICATION with a C or Better) Hours  Hours Hours  Hours  \nBIOL 2301 & 2101  \nBIOL 2302 & 2101  \nBIOL 1322 HITT 1305  \n*Anatomy & Physiology I LECTURE & LAB  \n*Anatomy & Physiology II LECTURE & LAB Nutrition  \nMedical Terminology † *  \n3  \n3  \n3  \n2  \n3  \n3  \n0  \n3  \n96  \n96  \n48  \n80  \n4  \n4  \n3  \n3  \n11  \n9  \n320  \n14  \nVOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM (For selected applicants only)  \nSemester 1 VNSG 1331  \nVNSG 1402  \nVNSG 1304  \nVNSG 1261  \nSemester 2 VNSG 1230  \nVNSG 1329  \nVNSG 2413  \nVNSG 1462  \nSemester 3 VNSG 1119  \nVNSG 1334  \nVNSG 1432  \nVNSG 2463  \nPharmacology Applied Nursing Skills I Foundations of Nursing  \nIntroductory Clinical-Practical Nurse ‡  \nMaternal Neonatal Medical-Surgical Nursing I Applied Nursing Skills II  \nIntermediate Clinical-Practical Nurse ‡  \nProfessional Development Pediatric Nursing  \nMedical-Surgical Nursing II º Advanced Clinical Practical Nurse º ‡  \nGRAND TOTAL  \n3  \n3  \n3  \n0  \n0  \n3  \n0  \n12  \n48  \n96  \n48  \n192  \n3  \n4  \n3  \n2  \n\n| 9 | 15 | 384 | 12 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | 0 | 32 | 2 |\n| 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |\n| 3 | 2 | 80 | 4 |\n| 0 | 18 | 288 | 4 |\n| 8 | 20 | 448 | 13 |\n| 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |\n| 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |\n| 3 | 2 | 80 | 4 |\n| 0 | 18 | 288 | 4 |\n\n7 20 432 12  \n35 64 1584 51  \nº This course has been designated as the capstone course † Course articulated with high schools  \n‡ Course with external learning experience  \n* Note: Substitution of HITT 1305 for HITT 1205  \nSteps to Apply  \n1. Apply for general acceptance to TSTC Harlingen by submission of Admission Application. Applicants may apply via the TSTC website:  \n[http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenadmissions/](http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenadmissions/)  \n2. Request 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.  \n3. 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