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Vocational Nursing Readmission Policy

Readmission to any nursing course is dependent upon availability of class openings after current class progression; it is not automatic.

  • If a student does not successfully complete any nursing course or withdraws from a nursing course with a failing average, the student may apply for readmission to the Nursing Program one time. Failure of any two VNSG courses or withdrawal from any two VNSG course with a failing average grade will result in ineligibility for readmission.
  • Students who become ineligible for readmission may reapply after three (3) years to VN or any other DHS programs unless failure was due to a safety issue or unprofessional conduct. Science courses must not be older than five (5) years old.
  • Any student who is requesting readmission to a clinical course, or who experiences a “break” from clinical for any reason will be required to provide a “Student Nurse Medical Release Return to Class/Clinical/Lab” form before being allowed to participate in a clinical course. The medical evaluation must take place within the thirty (30) day period immediately prior to the first day of the semester.
  • Students must provide current physical, immunization, criminal background and drug screen information.
  • Provide proof of physical examination or diagnostic tests as recommended or required to include physicians return to class/clinical documentation after illness, injury, surgery, or pregnancy etc.
  • The Vocational Nursing program must be completed within two years of first time enrollment in VNSG 1222 or its equivalent.

Consideration for course readmission of former students is based on the following:

  • Faculty/team recommendation
  • Academic grade average and clinical evaluation
  • Reason(s) for failure, if applicable, or withdrawal
  • Resolution of outside extenuating circumstance if applicable
  • Completion of remedial work and/or Admissions and Standards Committee requirements.
  • An interview with the former student may be recommended by the A&S Committee.

A letter to the VN Admissions and Standards Committee written by applicant that includes:

  • Student Name
  • Nursing course name(s) and number(s) to which seeking readmission
  • Reason(s) for lack of success/progress in the course(s)
  • Plan for success if readmitted [Be specific please]
  • Semester and year seeking readmission
  • Student signature and date

The A&S Committee determines eligibility for readmission and notifies the student in writing.

After an applicant has been accepted for readmission, the student will follow standard DHS admission policies found in the current DHS Student Handbook and this information packet.

Progression Requirements

  • To progress in the Vocational Nursing Program, a student must achieve an average of 75 percent or higher in each course.
  • Successfully complete co-requisites concurrently with nursing courses.
  • Failure to achieve 90 percent on the Dosage Calculation exams, after three attempts, will result in a clinical course failure.
  • Complete the Vocational Nursing Program within two years of first time enrollment in VNSG 1222 or its equivalent.
  • Provide documentation of medical release to return to class/clinical/lab after mental or physical condition, illness, injury, surgery, and pregnancy, “break in clinical” etc. that would result in a change of the physical limitations status. Documentation must be faxed from the healthcare facility directly to the DHS. Safety is a priority for the patient and health and well-being of students and faculty. Failure to inform the program may result in immediate withdrawal from the course or program.
  • Tuberculosis Documentation of negative screening results for tuberculosis (TB) is required. Repeated annually thereafter: 2-Step Tuberculin Skin Test; QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in- Tube test (QFT-GIT or Q-Gold) or T-SPOT®TB test (T-Spot). Thereafter a 2-Step Tuberculin Skin Test; QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT or Q-Gold) or T-SPOT®TB test (T-Spot) is required annually. Those who have had a previous positive TB skin test result will be required to submit a negative chest x-ray completed within thirty (30) days preceding first day of first clinical rotation period at any Facility. There after an annual negative chest x-ray will be required through program completion.
  • Maintain a negative 11-panel drug screen and criminal background check.
  • It is mandatory for VN students semesters of the program to participate in a comprehensive assessment and review program. Online exams provide immediate results and detailed diagnostic reports and provide opportunity for remediation. Proof of satisfactory remediation on each exam must be submitted to the course faculty by the first class day of the next semester so the student may progress in the VN program. Failure to submit proof of remediation will result in an Academic Hold.

Part-Time Policy

There is an Evening Weekend option in the VN Program.

Transfer Students

Definition: A transfer student is a person who has attended another nursing program and has transferred course credit(s) for advanced placement in the Central Texas College VN Program.

  • Must apply for and meet general admission requirements of Central Texas College.
  • Must submit the CTC Vocational Nursing Program application and meet current program admission requirements.
  • Evidence of maintaining a “C” (2.8 GPA) at the previous school.
  • Grades for all courses that are transferred in must be a “B” or better.
  • Vocational Nursing courses used for transfer for advanced placement must have been completed in the past year.
  • Regardless of which courses were granted credit, all students transferring into the VN program will be required to take VNSG 1222 Vocational Nursing Concepts.
  • Submit a packet containing:

    - Letter of request for transfer must be submitted 90 days prior to the student’s requested start date. Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    - Two official letters from the previous nursing program validating safe nursing practice. One from the Director/Dean and the other from the last clinical professor is required.

    - A complete course description, learning guide, and syllabi of the nursing courses for which you are requesting transfer.

  • Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis by the VN Admissions and Standards Committee.
  • Submit proof of completion of CPR course – American Heart Association (AHA)- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or Military Training Institute: CPR and AED. Submit a copy of the front and back of the card.
  • Submit completed physical examination form and mandatory immunizations.
  • Show proof of negative FBI Background Check or Declaratory Order from TBON.
  • Negative 11 panel drug screen.
  • Submit proof of purchase of lab kit (receipt).
  • All transfer students must successfully complete a minimum of 25 percent of credit hours (26 credit hours) at CTC.
  • Students must complete the Vocational Nursing Program within two years of first time enrollment in VNSG 1222 or its equivalent.