1. Lone Star College – Cy Fair
Vocational Nursing Information Session

2. Vocational Nursing Program
The VN program is a 12 month program including clinical, lab & theory courses LSC-Cy-Fair begins VN program each Summer semester. Program is 3 semesters long – Summer, Fall, & Spring (June- May)

3. Application Steps for Lone Star College System
Go to:
Have official transcripts sent to LSCS Student Services (not Nursing Office)
Meet with an Advisor after any transcripts have been evaluated.
(HSC 204 or )

4. VN Program Application Period Fall Spring May Mini-mester or Summer
North Harris
Kingwood
Tomball
Montgomery
CyFair
Fall
Spring
May
Mini-mester or Summer
Application Period
LSC-CF campus
Summer Enrollment – late November to very early March

5. Admissions Criteria- LVN
Lone Star College System & LVN Program application
Math 0309/0310 or tested at 1314
Complete BIOL 2404 – Intro to A&P I and II OR
BIOL A&P I AND BIOL A&P II
with a “C” or better
Have a GPA of 2.0 or better

6. HESI Entrance Exam Information
Instructions and form at: cyfair/index.cfm
Assessment Center- controls exam (not Nursing Dept)
must make an appt through link above
walks-in not able to test
Resources
Bookstore, Library, or online - Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Review by HESI
Cost - $35 (subject to change)

7. HESI Exam Information 6sections: Math Reading Vocabulary Grammar A & P
Critical Thinking
Passing scores (on each of the 6 exams)
VN = 70% and 700 on Critical Thinking
Can’t submit application if required scores on ALL exams not attained
If not successful in any section, must retake all 6 parts of exam – not just section where passing score not attained
Maximum of 5.5 hours to take all parts of exam

8. HESI Exam Information – cont.
Available to retake every 60 days
Good for 1 calendar year
Only most recent scores used
Must be completed no later than one week prior to application deadline (or published dealine)- test closes
If not taken at LSCS, must be sent from HESI (check their website)- $15 fee

9. Admissions Criteria
AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: In order to be in compliance with clinical site requirements, documentation of a positive Hepatitis B numerical-titer done within the past 3 years must be submitted at the time of application. 
If the titer is negative, documentation of your previous completed series of 3 immunizations, along with the report of the negative titer, and evidence of your first booster since the negative titer in the series of 3 must be submitted.

10. APPLICATION ONLY AVAILABLE DURING APPLICATION PERIODS
Application Process
APPLICATION WILL NOW BE COMPLETED TOTALLY ONLINE. ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMATION WILL BE UPLOADED TO THE SITE.
Signed FERPA form
Credit Advising Report (from my.lonestar account)
Documentation of numerical Hep B titer demonstrating immunity- if not immune, upload all 3 prior immunizations and proof of 1st booster.
APPLICATION ONLY AVAILABLE DURING APPLICATION PERIODS

11. Ranking for Placement of VN Applicants
GPA BIOL or BIOL 2401 & 2402
4 possible points
Score on all HESI exams
Must all be 70%/700
Score is average of all exams
TOTAL = 8 POSSIBLE POINTS

12. Final Acceptance into the VN Program is contingent on completion of:
Clear Criminal background check (FBI) & possible drug screening
Current TB Status & documentation of MMR titers and TDaP.
Current CPR certification-American Heart Association for health care providers ONLY
Proof of current Health Insurance

13. English Proficiency Requirement
Accepted students and alternates to a LSCS nursing program who completed high school outside the US must provide proof of English language proficiency.
Can be done by submitting one of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System Academic Test (IELTS )
Provide documentation of graduation from high school from an English speaking country such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland (inclusive).   
If graduated from English speaking high school in a country not listed above, provide official transcripts and a notarized letter from the headmaster/principal of the high school stating that English was the primary language of the courses taught.
Provide documentation of graduation from a college/university in the US or above listed countries   

14. SSNs &/or Visas
Clinical sites require students be either US citizens, a permanent resident (possess a “green card”) or have a valid F-1 Visa ONLY as a condition of being assigned to their site.  
Students who are unable to complete the LSCS health program clinical skills requirement will not be able to complete the program due to a lack of clinical placement.

15. What can I expect?
Busy Schedule – Cannot work full-time! No more than a few hours part-time/week
Will attend class/clinical/lab 4-5 days per week, clinical generally starts at 6:30am
Clinicals may be on off-shifts as well as weekends

16. Program Costs- VN (In district)
VNSG -Level 1 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition = $952
Lab fees = $30
Malpractice insurance = $19
Books = $340
Nursing packs = $170
Uniforms = $75
Infrastructure fee=$20
Total = $1606
Pre-reqs Estimate- subject to change
4 hrs tuition= $ 236
Immunizations = $150-varies with insurance & provider
Fingerprinting & background check= $44
Infrastructure fee=$20
Total = $ 450

17. Program Costs- VN (In district)
VNSG Level 3 3 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition = $978
Infrastructure fee=$20
Books = $95
Lab fee = $15
Exit HESI exam = $45
NCLEX registration fees = $340
Graduation pin = $70-400
Fingerprinting = $40
Passport picture = $15
Nursing license (after passing NCLEX) = $ 40
Total = $1658
Program Total = $5044
VNSG Level 2 Estimate- subject to change
Tuition= $ 940
Books = $340
Infrastructure fee=$20
Lab fee = $30
Total = $1330

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