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Vision 

In accordance with the Vision of 黑料网 (CBC), the Nursing Program aspires to prepare graduate nurses who deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care and who contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of the Coastal Bend region and beyond. 

Mission 

The mission of the Vocational Nursing program at 黑料网 is to prepare graduates for entry-level vocational nursing practice as licensed vocational nurses who provide safe, competent, and evidence-based care. The program is designed to meet the healthcare needs of the communities it serves by educating nurses who demonstrate sound clinical judgment, ethical and legal practice, effective communication, and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. 

Philosophy and Values 

The 黑料网 Nursing Programs support the core values of 黑料网: Learning, Respect, Innovation, Service, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication in our philosophy. 

The nursing faculty believe that nursing is a dynamic profession grounded in caring, clinical judgment, ethical practice, and evidence-based decision-making. Nursing education is a collaborative process that builds upon prior knowledge and experience, promotes lifelong learning, and prepares graduates to practice safely within diverse healthcare environments. 

The faculty believe that: 

• Patients are holistic individuals influenced by biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. 
• Safe nursing practice requires critical thinking, clinical judgment, accountability, and adherence to professional standards. 
• Learning occurs best in supportive environments that promote active engagement, reflection, and clinical application. 
• Graduates must be prepared to function effectively as members of the healthcare team and advocates for patient safety and quality improvement. 
• Nursing education fosters leadership, ethical responsibility, and commitment to community health. 

Strategic plan of 黑料网 Nursing Program: 

• Provide a quality nursing education 
• Facilitate restoration of the student’s holistic balance 
• Ensure transparency of program policies and procedures 

Ensure consistency of the program 

Students develop progressively advanced knowledge and skills in:

• Basic nursing care and patient-centered care
• Medication administration
• Clinical reasoning and patient assessment
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Maternal-neonatal nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• Mental health nursing
• Infection prevention and safety
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Ethical and legal nursing practice
• Documentation and clinical reporting

Instruction emphasizes clinical judgment, patient safety, professionalism, and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Program Length: 12 months (3 semesters)
• Cohort Start: Summer semester
• Typical Class Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Clinical schedules may vary depending on clinical site availability

Requirements for application and admission include:

• Satisfactory score on the TEAS entrance exam
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
• Cleared Texas Board of Nursing criminal background check
• Completion of required immunizations
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Selection into the program through a competitive point-based admission process

The selection process is competitive and scoring is based on:

• Prerequisite course grades
• TEAS exam score
• Healthcare certifications obtained at CBC
• Healthcare related employment experience
• Previous degrees
• Military service

Application Process

1. Apply for admission to 黑料网 here.
2. Complete prerequisite coursework
3. Schedule and complete the TEAS entrance exam at a CBC testing site
4. Submit the online Vocational Nursing Program application and upload required documentation
5. Submit official college transcripts to the Admissions Office
6. Await notification regarding admission status through CBC Cougar Mail
7. Accepted students must complete mandatory orientation and Nursing Readiness Camp

Prerequisite Courses

• HPRS 2302 Medical Terminology for Allied Health
• VNSG 1320 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health

Prerequisite Total: 6 SCH

First Semester

• VNSG 1160 Clinical – Licensed Vocational Nurse Training
• VNSG 1327 Essentials of Medication Administration
• VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills
• VNSG 1429 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
• VNSG 1226 Gerontology

Semester Total: 13 SCH

Second Semester

• VNSG 1201 Mental Health and Mental Illness
• VNSG 1331 Pharmacology
• VNSG 1432 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
• VNSG 2361 Clinical – Licensed Vocational Nurse Training
• VNSG 2431 Advanced Nursing Skills

Semester Total: 16 SCH

Third Semester

• VNSG 1119 Leadership and Professional Development
• VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
• VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
• VNSG 2266 Practicum – Licensed Vocational Nurse Training

Semester Total: 7 SCH

Program Total: 42 SCH

Students participate in supervised clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings including:

• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Rehabilitation centers
• Community healthcare settings

Clinical education allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real patient care situations while developing technical skills, communication, professionalism, and clinical judgment.

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) may pursue employment in:

• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Rehabilitation centers
• Clinics and physician offices
• Home health agencies
• Hospice and palliative care
• Correctional healthcare
• Occupational health settings
• School health settings

Healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in Texas, with continued demand for licensed nurses across multiple care settings.

Career Advancement Pathways

The Vocational Nursing Program is part of 黑料网’s stackable nursing pathway and supports progression into higher levels of nursing education.

Nursing Career Pathway

Graduates may continue their education to become Registered Nurses (RNs) and pursue advanced nursing opportunities.

Estimated program costs include tuition, fees, uniforms, books, clinical supplies, equipment, testing fees, background checks, drug screenings, and other required expenses.

Estimated total program costs:

• In-District Students: approximately $12,148
• Out-of-District Students: approximately $15,310
• Out-of-State Students: approximately $16,075

Students may qualify for financial assistance through the 黑料网 Financial Aid Office.