Welcome to St Philip’s Department of Nursing
St. Philip’s College (SPC) established its first health care program, the
Vocational Nursing Program, in 1949 with 12 students and the Associate Degree
Nursing Mobility (ADN) Program in 1998. Today, the Vocational
Nursing (VN) Program has grown to a current enrollment of approximately 200
students on two campuses, St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King (MLK) campus
and Seguin extension campus.
St. Philip’s College is a mainstay within the
community focusing on meeting the educational needs of the greater Bexar County
and Seguin/New Braunfels areas. We are committed to providing a quality
learning environment for students in pursuit of a career in nursing. It is
the philosophy of the Nursing Education Department that health care must be
administered in a holistic manner that empowers the client to continually strive
toward a healthy adaptation to their ever changing environment.
The Nursing Program offers
two career options:
1. Vocational Nursing, a year long program of study that prepares the
graduate to become an entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN). Upon successful completion of the program,
the graduate will be prepared to take the National Council Licensing Examination
for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and will be awarded a certificate of completion
from St. Philip's College.
2. The LVN to ADN Mobility program offers a unique opportunity for the qualified
Licensed Vocational Nurse to obtain the RN in three semesters. The purpose of
the Associate Degree Nursing Program is to provide high quality education to
individuals in the community seeking a career as a registered nurse, and to
promote the transition of the Licensed Vocational Nurse into the role of the
professional nurse. Upon completion of the course of study and successfully
passing the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX-RN), the student may
enter employment as a registered nurse.
The graduates of St.
Philip’s Nursing programs have been meeting the needs of the local healthcare
community for over 57 years. Through their entry into the nursing profession,
these nurses have become the leaders, caregivers, teachers, role models, and
advocates who make a difference every day in the health and welfare of the
community.
ADN Mobility Program
Licensed
Vocational Nursing Program
Seguin Extension Campus
Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board
Texas Board of Nursing
Directory
page last updated 04/04/07