Are you interested in becoming a licensed vocational nurse? In this article, you will learn the steps needed to complete your education, get licensed, and find a job in an entry-level nursing role. So, how do you become a licensed vocational nurse?

How to Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse

There are a few steps to becoming a licensed vocational nurse. From choosing a nursing program to finding a job and everything in between, CyberTex aims to provide students with workplace skills that qualify them for initial employment. The steps to becoming a licensed vocational nurse include:

Step #1: Choosing a Vocational Nursing Diploma Program

You have options. When looking for the right Vocational Nursing diploma program, ensure the school is accredited; it offers the curriculum you are looking for and fits your timeline and budget. CyberTex provides these benefits to help students prepare for an entry-level role as a vocational nurse. These benefits include:

Benefit #1: Accreditation

CyberTex is accredited by the Council of Occupational Education (COE). The COE is committed to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Quality: COE provides public assurance that CyberTex offers high-quality career and technical education that meets the needs of both students and the labor market.

Integrity: COE promotes high ethical and educational standards in career and technical education like CyberTex offers.

Continuous Improvement: COE guides institutions like CyberTex in continually enhancing their educational offerings and related activities.

Benefit #2: Complete Curriculum

CyberTex’s Vocational Nursing Program curriculum offers many essential courses to prepare you for an entry-level nursing role. These courses include:

  • Health Science
  • Basic & Advanced Nursing Skills
  • Pharmacology
  • Essentials of Medication Administration
  • Nursing in Health and Illness
  • Foundations of Nursing
  • Clinical Vocational Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
  • NCLEX-PN Review
  • Pediatrics

In addition to classroom lectures, you will get hands-on training in managing patients’ needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. You will practice your nursing skills under the strict supervision of an instructor who will offer guidance while learning the knowledge and skills you need to start working as a vocational nurse.

Benefit #3: Financial Aid (For Those that Qualify)

CyberTex offers financial aid for those who qualify. We ensure that every student receives the assistance they need to complete all financial aid documents at the federal or private source level. Students can access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), grants, loans, and military benefits.

Step #2: Completing a Vocational Nursing Diploma Program

Did you know you can complete a Vocational Nursing diploma program at CyberTex in as little as 60 weeks? You can start working as a licensed vocational nurse in less time than a 2-year or 4-year degree. After completing the Vocational Nursing diploma program at CyberTex, you are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Passing this exam means you are licensed and can work with patients under the strict supervision of physicians or registered nurses.

Step #3: Passing the NCLEX-PN Exam

A graduate of CyberTex’s Vocational Nursing program is eligible to apply for licensure in Texas. The NCLEX-PN exam is challenging but fair. Passing the exam proves your proficiency in providing patient care as an entry-level nurse. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has developed the NCLEX-PN exam that uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to ensure a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence.

CAT uses computer technology and measurement to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the exam. It reduces the number of easy items that high-ability candidates receive. On the other hand, it reduces the number of difficult items that low-ability candidates receive, which helps stop candidates from guessing at difficult questions. It also offers a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence. Every time a candidate answers a question, the computer re-estimates their ability and changes the difficulty of the questions.

Whether you pass or fail, the exam depends on your ability or level of knowledge and skills. It offers a passing standard along an ability range that marks the minimum ability level required to safely and effectively practice nursing at the entry-level.

Step #4: Letting CyberTex Help You Find a Job

A great benefit of attending CyberTex is the career services offered to graduates. Our career services staff will help you prepare for interviews, write eye-catching resumes, and find job opportunities that complement your knowledge and passion. Students are matched with doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other medical employers. These employers know that CyberTex graduates need less on-the-job training and are ready to work on day one. Let CyberTex help you prepare for the NCLEX-PN and find a job after graduation.

Vocational Nursing Program

Classes for the Vocational Nursing program are conducted in a student-friendly atmosphere conveniently located in Austin, Texas. After graduating from the Licensed Vocational Nursing program, students can apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and start their exciting new careers immediately.

Contact us today to learn more about our CyberTex Austin campus.