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 Victoria College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.0
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Immunizations
Background check
CPR certification
Drug screen
One-year certificate offered in Victoria, Gonzales and Hallettsville; next cohort January through December 2027. Application period runs February through October 1 (noon); ATI TEAS composite 60% or higher, TSI college readiness, overall VC GPA 2.0, immunizations and a criminal background check must be complete by the deadline. Admitted students submit BLS CPR, 2 step TB test, physical, 10 panel drug screen and flu record. Program cost about $11,150 in county, $13,834 out of county, $15,630 non resident.
