Vocational Nursing
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.
Certificate Plans
This program prepares students to become a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
Certificate Level-2 in Vocational Nursing
Certificate Level-2 in Vocational Nursing - Blended Option
Students from last two classes pass National Council Licensure Examination
All 17 recent graduates of the Blinn College Vocational Nursing Program’s traditional and blended tracks have passed the national licensing exam.
“To have one cohort score 100% is quite an accomplishment, but to have another cohort also score 100% is like a dream,” said Dr. Michelle Marburger, director of the Vocational Nursing Program.
Ileesha Bradford says her mother sparked her desire to help others
Ileesha Bradford didn’t have to look far to find the inspiration to pursue a career in nursing.
“My mom, Idell, worked in the medical field as a nurse’s aide,” said Bradford, a vocational nursing student at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus. “That sort of sparked my interest, and as I got older, I just fell in love with the idea of helping people.”
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).
Program FAQ
The traditional program starts in the fall semester and the spring semester.
The blended/online program starts in the fall semester only.
No, the theory courses are delivered online with labs and clinicals delivered in person in Brenham. All exams and quizzes must be proctored at a Blinn College testing center.
No, all clinicals are delivered in the Brenham community and are supervised by one of our faculty members.
The ATI TEAS test.
Yes, attending an information session is required to apply to the program. The information session contains valuable information about the program, program type, program requirements, required immunizations, and more.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to classes. The following links may help students coordinate their commute to Blinn College.
Parking and Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking
Alternative Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking/alternative.html
Handicap-Accessible Transportation
www.blinn.edu/disability/handicap-accessible-transportation.html
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