Certified Nurse Aide
In just three months, students learn how to provide basic care under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
Promoting Excellence in Nursing
Are you looking for a career in one of the most rewarding and in-demand occupations in the workforce today? Consider a career as a nursing professional!
Whether you are interested in pursuing an accelerated pathway to becoming a nurse aide or the two-year track to becoming a registered nurse, the Blinn College District offers a variety of programs to help you achieve your goals.
Certified Nurse Aid
Results in earning the certified nurse aide (CNA) credential
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Results in earning the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) credential
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Transition Option
Designed for an LVN-T seeking an associate degree in nursing
Associate Degree Nurse
Results in earning the registered nurse (RN) credential
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option
Designed for a RN seeking a bachelor degree in nursing (RN-BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Results in a bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN-BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing
Results in a master’s degree in nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Results in a doctorate, the highest degree in nursing
Nursing Career Pathways
Nursing Career Pathways
Program Duration: Three months
Credentials Earned: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Career Opportunities: Nurse aides provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities.
Job Outlook: The number of jobs for nurse aides is expected to increase 11% between 2016-2026, resulting in 177,700 additional positions.
Median Annual Pay: $28,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Duration: 10 months (traditional); 12 months (blended/online)
Credentials Earned: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Career Opportunities: Vocational nurses provide basic nursing care in a variety of settings, including home health, dialysis, hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices.
Job Outlook: The number of jobs for vocational nurses is expected to increase by 12% between 2016 and 2026, resulting in 89,900 additional positions.
Median Annual Pay: $46,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Duration: Two years (traditional); One year (LVN-Transition)
Credentials Earned: Registered Nurse (RN)
Career Opportunities: Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Job Outlook: The number of jobs for registered nurses is expected to increase by 15% between 2016 and 2026, resulting in 438,100 additional positions.
Median Annual Pay: $71,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Registered nurses who earn their degree through Blinn have a variety of transfer opportunities to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) at Sam Houston State University, the RELLIS Campus, and through various articulation agreements.
Nursing Tracks at Blinn
Contact Us
Certified Nurse Aid Program
Phone: 979-830-4443 (Brenham) | 979-209-7205 (Bryan and RELLIS) | 979-743-5237 (Schulenburg)
Email: workforce@blinn.edu
Vocational Nursing Programs
Phone: 979-830-4283 (Brenham)
Email: vocn.brenham@blinn.edu
Licensed Vocational Nursing-Transition Program
Phone: 979-691-2012
Email: adn@blinn.edu
Associate Degree Nursing Program
Phone: 979-691-2131
Email: adn@blinn.edu
Accreditation
The Blinn College District Vocational Nursing Programs located in Brenham and Bryan are approved by the Texas Board of Nursing,1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, Texas 78701, 512-305-7400, (www.bon.state.tx.us). The Blinn College District is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Blinn College District Associate Degree Nursing Program located in Bryan is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, Texas 78701, 512-305-7400, (www.bon.state.tx.us) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org. The Blinn College District is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
