Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion which entitles the student to take the licensing examination given by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Those passing this exam will be licensed to practice as an LVN. The VN program begins in August, with graduation in August of the next year.
Individuals interested in enrolling may come to the Brown County Ranger Center in Early, Texas and take the DET Exam . After passing the DET, you may pick up a packet containing all necessary information. Applications must be completed on-line and financial aid is available to those who qualify. Total cost of the program is approximately $7000.00, which includes tuition, books, uniforms, shoes, watch, stethoscope, insurance, NCLEX review and miscellaneous supplies.

Requirements for initial application are:

Proof of completion for A & P 1 or Basic A & P (non credit course) is necessary for the 2011 school year.

1. A completed application
2. A satisfactory score on DET
3. Proof of high school graduation or completion of a GED. This must be verified by an official high school transcript or an original GED transcript.
4. Proof of immunization status via shot records.
5. Proof that Hepatitis B series will be complete prior to the first clinical beginning the first of October, 2010.
6. CPR training (a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card only) is now mandatory prior to registration in August. Call Ranger College at 254-965-8875 or use a provider of your choice.
7. Proof of TB skin test or chest x-ray if test is positive.
8. Proof of completion for A & P 1 or Basic A & P (non credit course)

After notification of satisfactory scores on the ACCUPLACER Test, it will be the applicant’s responsibility to insure that all the required official documents (official high school transcript, official college transcript or original GED transcript) are received by the Vocational Nursing Department by May 29, 2010 as well as CPR and immunization records.

Transcripts from all colleges, if any, must be received before the student can be admitted to class.

The applications which meet all of the admission requirements including the satisfactory scores as specified above and all necessary documents will be reviewed by the Vocational Nursing Admissions Committee. This Committee will select the students and alternates for each location based primarily on test scores and completion of requirements listed above.

If Accuplacer scores are unacceptable in math, you may register for the Math for Med’s course. Completion of this course with an 80 or above will be accepted.