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 South Texas College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.0
Apply throughSchool application
HESI A2 required. Spring 2027 application opens October 26, 2026 and closes November 6, 2026 at noon (status letters November 13); fall 2026 window was June 29 to July 9. Three semester face to face program at McAllen, Mid-Valley and Starr; applications via applynah.southtexascollege.edu with a VN application checklist PDF.
