The Vision of the Vocational Nursing Program of Panola College is to provide safe and caring nurses for the community.
The Mission of the Vocational Nursing Program is to prepare competent vocational nurses who are knowledgeable, safe, and demonstrate a positive and caring behavior. The program promotes success in graduates to enrich lives through quality patient care.
The Vocational Nursing Program is committed to the preparation of individuals who will achieve success in the role of a vocational nurse by collaborating with other health care professionals in the delivery of quality health care.
The VN program is a "closed" program and requires an additional application to be admitted into the program.
The VN program is taught face-to-face over three semesters and is offered at the Carthage (fall semester) and Center (spring semester) Panola College locations.
Clinicals are scheduled during days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends within a 70- mile radius of Carthage Campus or Center Campus.
How to Apply
STEP 1: Review catalog for application instructions and schedule HESI A2
It will outline the requirements you need to complete before the application deadline.
STEP 2: Pick up the Application in-person
You must pick up an application packet in person at either the Carthage or Center location. Contact us at lvn@panola.edu for more information.
Application Period
SPRING SEMESTER (Center campus)
Apply between September 1 - October 1
FALL SEMESTER (Carthage campus)
Apply between February 1 - March 1
Royal, Yvette
Paddie, Rachel
The Vocational Nursing Program is an approved Vocational Nursing Education Program by the:
Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, TX 78701
(512)-305-7400
The Vocational Nursing Program at Panola College meets the Texas state education requirements to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas. Panola College has not determined if the Vocational Nursing Program at Panola College meets the state education requirements in any other state or U.S. Territory. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed. The National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Louisiana Board of Nursing has resources that may be helpful.
- Link to Texas Board of Nursing
- Link to NCSBN Board of Nursing Licensure Requirements
- Link to Louisiana State Board of Nursing RN Student and Examination Applicant
