Tyler County Hospital School of Vocational Nursing is celebrating 50 years of training vocational nurses with a homecoming celebration scheduled for October 8, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you or someone you know graduated from the School, please contact the School office at (409) 283-6462, or e-mail at lvnschool@sbcglobal.net. The office needs to know the name of the graduate, the year graduated, current address, phone number, and place of employment, if applicable. Also, please indicate if you plan to attend the festivities. Please respond by September 10, 2010.
From the left to right; Eva Stanley, Diane Bellamy, Lynn Hays, Tracie Kimbro, Kathy Broom, Melissa Hatton, Paula Hardin
TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
SCHOOL OF
VOCATIONAL NURSING
· Located in Woodville, Texas
· Twelve-month program
· Begins January each year
· Equal opportunity educational program
Course consists of three levels:
Level I—Sixteen (16) weeks with major concentration in classroom lectures and demonstrations, coordinated with a few hours of clinical experience in Woodville, Lufkin, Jasper, and Livingston, Monday-Friday
Classes: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. until week 7, then three days
Clinicals: Start in week 7; two days. Time varies according to assigned location
Levels II & III—Thirty-six (36) weeks of increased clinical experience coordinated with clinical
conferences and fewer classroom hours
Level II: Classes three days 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. for three weeks; then two days
Clinicals Two days; times vary according to assigned location
Level III: Classes One day 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Clinicals Two days; times vary according to assigned location
Qualifications for Admission:
· At least 18 years old
· High School Graduate or GED
· Application (Instructions for Application)
Accepted each year from April 1 through July 31
$30 non-refundable pre-entrance exam fee due with application payable by cashier’s check or money order only
· Pre-Entrance Exam
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
· Seventy-two (72) students are accepted
Based on:
Test scores—60% is passing; 60 alternates selected
Texas State Board of Nursing criminal background check
At least 15 Tyler County residents accepted
Additional Requirements after acceptance:
· References
· Evidence of immunizations
· Current TB skin test
· Drug screen
· Current CPR Card
Tuition and Fees:
· Tuition currently $5,000, subject to change
· Additional fees due with tuition - $550
· Uniforms, license fees, test fees - during year
approximately $1,200-$1,500
Financial Aid:
· Texas Workforce Commission for qualifying students
· Governmental grants/loans NOT accepted
· Tuition scholarships available through various local hospitals