A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What College of the Mainland asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.5
Recommendation letters1
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
Resume
Background check
Immunizations
CPR certification
Health insurance
Level Two Certificate in Vocational Nursing, 42 credits over 3 semesters, spring admission. Prerequisite BIOL 2401 with C or higher and prerequisite GPA of at least 2.5, TSI college ready, HESI A2 75% or higher in Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary and Math plus Learning Style, Personality Profile and Critical Thinking sections; required information session, ApplyTexas college application, resume upload, MMR/Varicella/Hep B proof by the deadline; background check, CPR, TB, flu and health insurance after acceptance. Letter of recommendation (limit 1) is optional for ranking points. In district tuition $1,540 per 20 credit hours.
