Vocational Nursing

Semester I - Fall
VNSG 1201	Mental Health & Mental Illness	2
VNSG 1505	Health Science	5
VNSG 1263	Clinical I	2
VNSG 1323	Basic Nursing Skills	3
VNSG 1327	Essentials of Medication Administration	3
	Total Semester Hours	15
Semester II – Spring
VNSG 1234	Pediatrics	2
VNSG 1230	Maternal / Neonatal Nursing	2
VNSG 1660	Clinical II	6
VNSG 1509	Nursing in Health & Illness II	5
	Total Semester Hours	15
Semester III - Summer
VNSG 1219	Leadership & Professional Development	2
VNSG 2510	Nursing in Health & Illness III	5
VNSG 2050	NCLEX-PN Review	0
VNSG 1661	Clinical III	6
VNSG 1226	Gerontology	2
	Total Semester Hours	15
Vocational Nursing Certificate Total Hours		Total Hours 45

 

STEP #1

Apply to Ranger College online, if not already a Ranger student.  All guidelines for acceptance into Ranger College must be met: https://www.rangercollege.edu//admissions/

STEP #2

Official Transcripts: request and send two (2) official transcripts.

Send one transcript to:

ATTN: Registrar’s Office
1240 College Circle
Ranger, TX 76470
Email: transcripts@rangercollege.edu

Send second transcript to:

ATTN: Vocational Nursing Program
300 Early Blvd. Suite 105
Early, TX 76802
Email: nursing@rangercollege.edu

STEP #3

Admission Test for Nursing: The Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) assesses entry level academic readiness of nursing program applicants. The TEAS must be taken in a face-to-face proctored setting: in person at Ranger College, in person at another approved institution of higher education, or in person at an approved TEAS testing site. TEAS is offered on most Thursdays at Brown County Campus. Fee is approx. $100. Register for TEAS at atitesting.com.

STEP #4

Apply to the VN program 

Obtain and complete a Nursing Program Application Packet. The VN Application Packet contains:

1. Vocational Nursing Application – PDF Format
2. Reference Form (3) – PDF Format (must use Reference form provided)
3. Physical Exam (must use Physical Exam form provided)
4. Vocational Nursing Requirements: Immunizations – must be submitted via email or hand delivered only

Applicants will need to read everything on this page to prepare and register for TEAS@ATI.  The institution is Ranger College VN.

* Proof of TEAS-VN Completion with a minimum cumulative score of “Basic” or higher. 

* Only the TEAS v 7 face to face proctored exam scores will be accepted.

 

Once the application packet has been reviewed by the VN Faculty, the following steps complete the process:

1. Director of VN Program will contact you to schedule a peer interview.
2. Acceptance/denial letters will be emailed to applicants within 7 days after the interview.
3. If accepted, your information will be sent to the Texas Board of Nursing.
4. The TX BON will send instructions regarding your Criminal Background Check.
5. The Director of VN Program will notify you when to schedule your Drug Screen.

ALL ACCEPTANCES TO THE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM ARE CONTINGENT ON CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRUG SCREENING.

 

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