Welcome to the Vocational Nursing Program

Brenham Campus

The Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the Southern Association of Colleges, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

The Blinn Vocational Nursing Program in Brenham is designed to provide students with the education and training needed to become highly-skilled, licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) capable of working in a variety of medical settings.

Enrollment in the Vocational Nursing courses is dependent upon admission to the program and the college. The program begins with the fall semester and continues for twelve (12) months. The program consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Hospitals and other health care facilities throughout the Brenham area are utilized for clinical rotations.

A vocational nursing certificate is issued upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN). The graduate will be considered a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) after successfully passing the examination.

The eligibility requirements for applicants for the initial licensure by examination are per The Board of Nurse Examiners www.bne.state.tx.us. The “Declaratory Order” form can be accessed at ftp://www.bne.state.tx.us/DOapp.pdf.

NOTE: Important immunization information for all applicants: Click here for information.

Page last updated: May 28, 2008

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