Department of Nursing

Vocational Nursing Program Admission Criteria

The requirements for admission into the St. Philip's College Vocational Nursing Program, are in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and are as follows:

1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or GED (must show official transcript).

2. Individuals who have completed High School requirements in a foreign country must submit an Official High School Transcript translated in English. All foreign credentials submitted to the College must be the original or a certified English translation. An official evaluation of foreign credentials and translated transcript must be provided before transfer credits can be granted. The student is responsible for arranging for credential evaluation and/or translation. Please use World Education Services, Inc.(WES) for evaluation of foreign transcripts. The student must pay all costs of translation and/or evaluation of credentials. Evaluations completed by evaluation services are subject to review and approval by the Records and Registration Office. The International Student Services Office may be contacted at (210) 531-3262. Contact the office of advising and assessment for additional information regarding translation of foreign transcripts at (210) 531-3263.

3. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA or the equivalent of a cumulative "C" average in all college course work and/or high school

4. Although not required, we strongly encourage the applicant to complete Biology 2401 and Biology 2402 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II) and HITT 1305 (Medical Terminology) prior to admission.

5. Obtain a minimum score on one of the following placement tests: (refer to the link for minimum scores for placement test). All scores must be within a 3 year currency for acceptance in the Vocational Nursing Program.

     ACT - American College Test
     SAT - Student Aptitude Test
     ACCUPLACER
     ASSET
     TASP/THEA

Accuplacer and TASP/THEA practice tests are available on line at www.accd.edu/spc.or www.testprepreview.com . Click onto the admissions/registration option and then click onto the Advising/Assessment option. When the page opens, click onto the practice tests links. Please contact Advising & Assessment for further information on testing dates and times at (210) 531-3525.

6. Completed physical exam by a licensed physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. Evidence of required immunizations including: Hepatitis B Series, Hepatitis A Series, Varicella (chickenpox) Series or documented evidence of acquiring the disease, Tetanus, MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella), and PPD (TB screening). Serum titers confirming immunity are also accepted for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Varicella and MMR.

7. Must show proof of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Infant, Child and Adult through the American Heart Association or Red Cross Health Care Provider Certification. Internet CPR or healthcare provider courses are not accepted.

8. Must show proof of Health Insurance and remain insured for the duration of the program.

9. Applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screen. Note: * Admission is contingent upon passing the criminal background check and returning a negative drug screen.

Please Note the following:

Step One: You must apply and be accepted into St. Philip’s College for admission before admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.

Step Two: All admission requirements including a completed application must be met before consideration will be given for admission into the St. Philip's Vocational Nursing Program.

Step Three: Once notified of acceptance, the applicant must respond accepting the seat for admission. If the applicant declines admission into the program and at a later time decides to reapply, he/she must meet all admission/application requirements again. The original file is destroyed upon decline.

Only applications that are complete including meeting all admission criteria will be considered for admission. For additional information please contact the Department of Nursing at the St. Philip's College Martin Luther King campus at (210) 531-3415 or (210) 531-4720; or the Seguin Extension Campus at (830) 303-2800 ext. 7399.