VN Application Deadline Extended
Due to the closure of the College from Hurricane Ike, the VN application deadline has been extended to October 8, 2008. The VN Pre-Nursing Orientation must be completed by October 1, 2008.
Pre-Nursing Orientation for Spring 2009 Admission
VN Pre-Nursing Orientation is closed. Contact the Nursing office for more information about the VN Program at COM.Welcome to College of the Mainland's Vocational Nursing (VN) Program Home Page. We hope you find the information here that you need to make a great career decision to start on the path to become a licensed vocational nurse. Please call us or email us with additional questions so that we can show you why we think our VN program is the best for you!
LVN Catalog & Web Page change effective 2007-2008
Current immunizations, including Hepatitis B, are required prior to admission.
For example, student who anticipate applying to the LVN Program for the Spring MUST have their first hepatitis B injection no later than July 1, the second injection no later than August 1, and the third injection prior to first day of class. Students who have not completed the hepatitis B series by the first class day will no longer be admitted into the program. Please contact the Nursing Program Office if you have any questions regarding this required immunization series.
Careers in Vocational Nursing
- nursing homes
- hospitals
- residential care facilities
- home healthcare services
- physician's offices and clinics
- private duty nursing care
- schools
- temporary help agencies
- government agencies
Skilled Vocational Nurses Command Top Dollars
Employees are looking for skilled vocational nurses like those graduating from College of the Mainland's Nursing Program. Beginning vocational nurse salaries are currently about $25,000 to $30,000, and that's before you factor in shift differentials, overtime, or sign-on bonuses.
Job availability is predicted to remain in high demand for years to come.
Faculty to Student Ratio
With a small student/faculty ratio, students at COM receive a lot of individual attention. All vocational nursing students will be assigned a faculty mentor. All faculty have daily office hours during which time they will be available to students.
State of the Art Lab Equipment
In addition to the standard equipment found in most nursing labs, COM provides students the additional opportunity to work with SIM Man, a computerized mannequin / patient.
Through programmed scenarios, SIM Man simulates a variety of patient conditions that allow nursing students the opportunity to practice assessment skills and then observe 'real life' changes in SIM Man's condition as they provide appropriate interventions. The lab is also equipped with an IV simulator.
A RN Skills Lab Coordinator is available to assist students in mastering these skills.
Nursing Retention Specialist
The Nursing Retention Specialist is available to assist nursing students with academic, career and personal problems. She provides test taking and study skills workshops that are nursing-specific, and she offers both individual and group counseling on topics such as stress, time management, and test anxiety.
Financial Aid
Learn more about financial aid for COM students.
Graduation Program Requirements and National Examination
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, including successful completion of a program selected NCLEX-PN Readiness Examination, the graduate will receive a Certificate in Vocational Nursing and may make application to take a National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Students who are successful in completing the Nursing Curriculum will not be able to graduate until they have successfully completed a NCLEX-PN Readiness Examination (see College Catalog).
Additional Information
- Nursing Office : 409-938-1211 ext. 425
- Student Financial Services : 409-938-1211 ext. 274
- Testing Center : 409-938-1211 ext. 379
- Child Development : 409-938-1211 ext. 390
- Admissions Office : 409-938-1211 ext. 264
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COM's Vocational Nursing Program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.