Program Description
ACC’s Vocational Nursing Department offers a one year certificate program that starts in June. The program is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student to function as a vital member of the health care team. The 44-hour program is an intensive study of practical nursing, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Graduates are eligible to take the state licensing exam to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

Career Opportunities
Employment of vocational nurses is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2010. This is in response to the long-term care needs of a rapidly growing population and the general growth of health care. The areas of employment that are expected to grow much faster than average include nursing homes, home health care, physician offices, ambulatory surgical centers and emergency medical centers. National median annual earnings of licensed vocational nurses range from $24,920 to $34,800 per year.

Options
Certificate
Vocational Nursing ….44 credit hours (1 year)

Program Investment
The Vocational Nursing program costs approximately $4,000*. This investment in your future includes the ACT/SAT test fee, CPR certification requirements, all tuition and fees, malpractice insurance, books, miscellaneous supplies, uniforms, and costs related to graduation and licensure.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Advantages of ACC

• Hands-on clinical experience at area medical facilities
• Consistently high board exam pass rates
• Small classes and personal attention
• Very high quality nursing faculty
• Affordable tuition and fees – Financial assistance available to those who qualify

For more information call 281-756-3632 or email Vnursing@alvincollege.edu.