About Our Vocational Nursing Program

Vocational Nursing by the Numbers

  • 2.0: minimum GPA to be eligible to apply
  • 75: minimum score on each section of HESI® A2 Admission Exam
  • 3: consecutive semesters (12 months) to complete our program
  • 40: up to 40 applicants accepted each application period
  • $5,500: approximate cost of the program (in-District tuition)

Our Mission

To prepare skilled nurses to deliver quality and safe care in a dynamic health care environment, through patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

How Our Program Works

Time Commitment

You need to commit to full-time schedule for 3 consecutive semesters (12 months).

You must also be able to plan your other coursework around the schedule of core Vocational Nursing (VN) courses.

Part-time, weekend, and distance learning are not available.

Schedule

Program courses and labs are generally held Monday through Thursday between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Clinics are held various days. They may start as early as 6 a.m. and might include afternoon or evening rotations.

Grades

Successful completion of this program requires a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Cost

Approximately $5,500 (includes tuition, courses, books, immunizations, prerequisites, etc.)

National Licensure Exam: $200

Credential

After successfully completing our program, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN® (National Council Licensure Examination), which is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

State License

Our Associate Degree in Nursing and Vocational Nursing programs meet the state education requirements for a nursing license in the state of Texas.

TCC has not determined if these nursing programs meet the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. 

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has resources that may be helpful.

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Contact

Trinity River Campus

Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub

Choose your Career Advisor by the first letter of your last name:

  • A–K: Marcie Gonzales
  • L–S: Janette Keen
  • T–Z: Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard

Call 817-515-1484

Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Advising by Appointment

Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Trinity River Campus East

Patient Care Technician (PCT) & Vocational Nursing Programs

Visit TRHN 3211

Call 817-515-2339

Email General questions: nursing.department@tccd.edu

Email Application questions: tccnursingapp@tccd.edu

Mailing Address

245 East Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Divisional Dean of Nursing

Nikolaos Moraros, Ed.D., MSHSA, MSN, RN, PHN

Email nikolaos.moraros@tccd.edu

Assistant Dean of Nursing, PCT & Vocational Nursing—Workforce

Karen Heard, DNP RN

Email karen.heard@tccd.edu

Updated January 29, 2024