Lamar State College Port Arthur - Vocational Nursing Program Application Packet - Fall 2025 - Application Deadline May 22, 2025

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Lamar State College Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program Application Packet for Fall 2025 provides guidance for applicants seeking admission to a competency-based program that prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN/VN and become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN). It outlines the two-phase admissions process, required general and program applications, prerequisite course requirements, grading and GPA expectations, and the vocational nursing admission criteria. It also covers application due dates, required admissions and health screening, documentation for shots and background checks, and support for financial aid planning.

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Application Packet

Program Purpose and Eligibility

Admissions Application Overview

Application Due Dates

Application Procedure (Two Phases)

Phase I: General Admission Steps

Phase II: Vocational Nursing Program Steps

Prerequisite Courses and Academic Requirements

Vocational Nursing Program Application Submission

Credit by Examination Information

Lamar State College Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program Application Packet Fall 2025 Vocational Nursing Program Application Deadline Thursday May 22 , 2025 P.O. Box 310 · Port Arthur, Texas 77641-3010 Phone 409-983-4921 · 1-800-477-5872 LAMAR STATE COLLEGE A Member of The Texas State University System PORT ARTHUR RE: Fall 2025 Dear Applicant , Thank you for your interest in the Vocational Nursing Program. The purpose of the Vocational Nursing Program is to prepare graduates as beginning practitioners who are competent, safe and self-directed. Atthe completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN/VN) to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) . LVNs practice under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician. The Admissions Application is designed to answer common questions , outline the program requirements, and provide you with the following items: 1. Application process for Lamar State College Port Arthur 2. Vocational Nursing admission application with mandatory program criteria 3. Information about required admissions exam 4. Information about required health exam 5. Information about required shot record documentation 6. Information about required background check 7. Guidance to obtain financial aid 8. Program of study and nursing course descriptions Please review the enclosed information carefully. If you have any questions , you may call 984-6356 or toll free at 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356 to speak with the Allied Health Department Administrative Assistant. You may also reach me directly at 409 984-6357 or toll free at 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6357. We look forward to receiving your application. Sincerely, JoAnna Gott, BSN, RNC Jo Anna Gott, BSN, RNC Coordinator, Vocational Nursing Program P.O. Box 310 · Port Arthur, Texas 77641-3010 Phone 409-983-4921 · 1-800-477-5872 Lamar State College Port Arthur –Vocational Nursing Program LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR – Jasper Location Vocational Nursing Program The Vocational Nursing Program is a competency based program designed to prepare its graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN/VN) to become Licensed Vocational Nurses. LVN’s function under the direction of licensed health care professionals including a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatrist to provide safe, compassionate, individualized, goaldirected nursing care to patients who have predictable health care needs. (Texas Board of Nursing, 2015) Graduates of the Lamar State College Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program are currently employed in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physicians’ offices, outpatient community clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. The Vocational Nursing Program is an ideal entry-level learning opportunity into a career of professional nursing. APPLICATION DUE DATES LSCPA admits two Vocational Nursing classes per year. A class is admitted in the Spring Semester (January) and in the Fall Semester (August) . Applications for the: 1. Spring Semester (January 2026 class) are due on October 23 2. Fall Semester (August 2025 class) are due on May 22 APPLICATION PROCEDURE Phase I Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program is a two-phase process. During Phase I, the student must complete the following steps: 1. Complete the application process for general admission to Lamar State College Port Arthur. a. Apply on-line via "Apply Texas" Phase II Complete the three-step application process for the Vocational Nursing Program. 1. Step One: Successfully complete pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of a “C”. The pre-requisite courses are: a. BIOL 2401 (BIOL 2301 + BIOL 2101) Human Anatomy & Physiology I b. BIOL 2402 (BIOL 2302 + BIOL 2102) Human Anatomy & Physiology II c. HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Vocational Nursing Program at Lamar State College Port Arthur?

The program prepares graduates as beginning practitioners competent, safe, and self-directed. Graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN/VN to become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN).

What are the Fall 2025 application due dates?

The Fall Semester (August 2025 class) application is due on May 22, 2025. The Spring Semester (January 2026 class) application is due on October 23.

What are the key academic requirements for admission, including grades and GPA?

Applicants must complete prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C,” maintain a “C” or better in all prerequisite, co-requisite, and nursing courses, and maintain an overall 2.0 Grade Point Average to graduate and be eligible for the NCLEX-PN/VN. Vocational nursing courses require a minimum score of 75 for a grade of “C”.

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