Vocational Nursing Program

Overview

This 12-month journey allows students to begin their nursing careers in a one-year certificate program. There are no college course pre-requisites required prior to admission into the program. The LVN path ranks as one of the fastest-growing and marketable entry-level nursing positions in the field. This path provides the opportunity to transition to the Associate Degree Registered Nurse level if desired.

Career Options

Vocational nursing offers a satisfying and rewarding career for individuals interested in providing direct patient care. This allows the LVN to enter a professional career path with competitive salaries earning up to $30/hour.

99 percent of students are employed within 3 months of graduation, with many students entering the LVN to RN bridge program that is offered at Weatherford College.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Associate Degree of Science in Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
• Sonography Program
• Respiratory Care
• Phlebotomy Technology
• Human Service Provider / Substance Abuse Counseling
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Physical Therapist Assistant 
• Workforce Programs

Transfer Options

Upon completing the program, the vocational nursing graduate can immediately transition into the workforce or advance to higher levels of professional nursing.

Fees / Costs

General Expenses

Prior to First Semester: Major Medical Insurance, Immunizations, Drug Test, CPR, Criminal Background Check, Back/Spine Screen, Physical.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rule 97.64, "Required Vaccinations for Students Enrolled in Health-Related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education" requires students enrolled in health-related courses, which will involve direct patient contact in medical or dental facilities to complete a three-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine or provide proof of a positive titer.

Faculty

• Lori Boyd - Program Director
  
• Renee Smith - Assistant Director
• Sheila Bishop - Lab Coordinator
• Kelly Korkmas - Adjunct
• Chandice Rose - Adjunct
• Christina Gilbreath - Faculty
• Christi Sanchez - Faculty
  
• Kim Severson - Faculty
  
• Debra Weeks - Faculty

The Weatherford College VN program also employs  Lab Coordinator and Adjunct Nursing Faculty to assist in simulation and Clinical Settings.