Applications will be available starting April 1st of each year. Last day for applications submission will be August 28^th by 4 PM. They may be dropped off at the LVN School Administration Office or mailed to:

The program consists of three levels:

Level I	Sixteen (16) weeks with a major concentration in classroom lectures and demonstrations, coordinated with beginning clinical experiences in Woodville, Lufkin, Jasper, and Livingston.
Levels II & III	Thirty-six (36) weeks of increased clinical experience coordinated with clinical post conferences and fewer classroom hours.
Level I:	Weeks 1-7:  Classroom Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Weeks 8-16:  Eight (8) hour Clinicals Monday and Tuesday.  Classroom Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Level II:	Weeks 18-21:  Eight (8) hour Clinicals – Monday and Tuesday.  Classroom Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Weeks 22-32:  Twelve (12) hour Clinicals – Monday and Tuesday.  Classroom Wednesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Level III:	Weeks 33-46:  Twelve (12) hour Clinicals – Monday and Tuesday. Classroom Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Weeks 47-49:  Classroom Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. until graduation.
	Clinical hours will vary according to the assigned location. (Weeks are approximate and may adjust as needed)

Qualifications for Admission:

1. At least 18 years old
2. High School Graduate or GED
3. Pass a Drug Screen
4. HESI test scores within the last year
5. Pass a background check for Tyler County Hospital as well as the Texas Board of Nursing

Application

Applications will be available starting April 1st of each year. Last day for applications submission will be August 29th by 4 PM. They may be dropped off at the LVN School Administration Office or mailed to:

Tyler County Hospital

ATTN:  LVN School

P.O. Box 549, Woodville, Texas 75979

409-283-6462

Pre-Entrance Exam

The Admission Assessment (Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI)) test is offered at the Nursing School by appointment only.
Maximum of seventy-two (72) student are accepted, including at least 15 Tyler County residents.
Tentative testing dates are April 28th, May 19th, June 23th, July 21th, and August 25th, additional testing dates may be added if needed.

***Resources for Admission Assessment: Elsevier’s- evolve.elsevier.com , Amazon, Kindle, etc.

Selection

High School or GED transcript	Must be submitted with application
Essay	Must be submitted with application
HESI Scores	May be taken after submission of application
In person Interview	Will be scheduled after submission of application
Criminal background checks: Texas State Board of Nursing AND Tyler County Hospital	Will be completed after submission of application

Tuition and Fees (subject to change):

1. Tuition currently $7,000
2. Additional fees due with tuition – $1,300
3. Textbooks,  uniforms, license fees, test fees, etc. during the year approximately $1,500

Financial Aid

1. Government grants NOT accepted
2. Texas Workforce Commission for qualifying students
3. VA Benefits – for veterans and/or their spouses.  We do not accept the Hazelwood Act.

 

Applications for class of 2027 will Open on April 1st 2026