Certificate Level-2 in Vocational Nursing
This program prepares students to become a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
Vocational Nursing
The Pathway to becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Blinn College District Vocational Nursing (VOCN) Program is a 10-12 month course of study offered on the Brenham Campus providing the education and training needed to become a highly skilled, licensed vocational nurse (LVN) capable of working in a variety of medical settings. No prerequisite courses are required. The program consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences in the acute care setting and other healthcare facilities in Brenham and the surrounding area.
We offer two program types:
- Traditional Face-to-Face Program: Two start dates per year, fall semester and spring semester continuing for 10-11 months.
- Blended/Online Program: One start date per year, fall semester only and continues for 12 months.
The Vocational Nursing Program is a competitive entry program. Enrollment in Vocational Nursing courses is also dependent upon admission into the program and the College.
Why Choose Blinn?
Two Instructional Methods
Traditional Face-to-Face Classroom Instruction and Online-Blended Instruction With two instructional methods, the Blinn College District is able to serve the surrounding areas with highly skilled professionals, as well as meet the learning method needs of students.
Licensure
Our licensure pass rate is among the highest in the nation, placing students into a high-demand profession.
Careers
Blinn can quickly train students in a profession that is expected to grow by 15% over the next 10 years.
Blinn students save thousands in tuition and fees and can apply for 300+ scholarships with a single application. See our affordability page for more info.
The Vocational Nursing program at Blinn College meets the state education requirements for a Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas and other states in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Blinn College has not determined if the Vocational Nursing program at Blinn College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
VOCN Brenham Accreditation and Approval
The Blinn College Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, Texas 78701, 512-305-7400, (https://www.bon.texas.gov). 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).
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News
Blinn Vocational Nursing Program announces student information sessions
Zoom sessions scheduled for April 19, May 3, June 7, July 5, and Aug. 9 as face-to-face program expands to include new spring cohort
Bill Thienes gifts $25,000 for Blinn College District nursing programs to introduce virtual-reality training
Technology is increasingly valuable in training the next generation of nursing professionals
Blinn celebrates 38 vocational nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Vocational nurses earn a median salary of $48,070 and employment is growing nationwide
Bill Thienes gifts $33,000 to the Blinn College Foundation for nursing student scholarships
Donation honors late wife, daughter-in-law who was a nurse
