Becoming an LVN in Dallas

Last Updated/Verified: Aug 6, 2024

Three educational institutions in Dallas currently offer LVN programs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2021, 16,020 vocational nurses operated in the Dallas Metro Area—this includes Fort Worth and Arlington. That figure is around 20% of the city’s total nurses.

With general health improving and longevity increasing, more nursing professionals will be needed in the coming years. This makes it a great time to complete a vocational nursing program.

LVN programs are usually offered full-time as a 12–15-month program, or part-time over 24-30 months.

The body responsible for licensing nurses and approving vocational nursing programs in Texas is the Texas Board of Nursing.

Vocational nursing students can expect to take courses in the following topics:

Composition
Conceptual Healthcare
Human Anatomy
Human Development
Physiology
Human Nutrition
Maternity and Pediatrics
Gynecology / Obstetrics
Older Care
Leadership
Pharmacology
Mental Health Nursing
Professional Development

Schools That Offer LVN Programs in Dallas, TX

Dallas El Centro College

Website: https://www.delmar.edu/degrees/nursing-education/index.html
Address: 801 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 860-2000

A 12-month full-time program, Dallas El Centro College’s LVN offering proceeds over two semesters (of 16 weeks) and two summer periods at 5 weeks each. With supervised clinical training, classroom study and lab work, students receive an intensive program of study to set them up for the NCLEX-PN exam.

Admission Requirements:

Pre-requisite courses that you must pass before eligibility include Composition I, Anatomy & Physiology, General Psychology with a 3.0 GPA
Pass HESI (with an 80 minimum score) no more than two years before commencing the program
Mandatory information session - in-person and online options available
High school diploma or GED – evidence is required with your application
Details of a recent physical exam
All relevant immunizations
Negative TB test
CPR certification (current and up-to-date)
Any other academic transcripts from colleges (if attended)
Details of prior healthcare experience
Personal healthcare insurance
Submit to a criminal background check
Mandatory drug screen

The Chicago School (Dallas Nursing Institute)

Website: https://www.dni.edu/vocational-nursing/
Address: 12170 N. Abrams Rd., Suite 125, Dallas TX 75243
Phone: 888-201-8806

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology currently offers Vocational Nursing through its Dallas campus. The school has a flexible approach, permitting both full and part-time study, completed in 51 or 68 weeks with over 1,400 contact hours. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for the required exams needed to practice nursing.

Admission Requirements:

Only US citizens and permanent residents may apply
Present a valid high school diploma or GED
Minimum age is 17; applicants under 18 require a parent or guardian to sign all forms
ACT or SAT scores taken no longer ago than five years; minimum score of 19 for the ACT, minimum score of 1350 for the SAT if taken prior to 2016 (minimum score of 990 if taken after 2016)
Pass the Nursing School Admissions Test. Failing one or more sections will require a four-week break after the first attempt. Any sections failed after a second attempt requires a six-month wait
Written essay
Drug screen test
Background check
Application fee of $100

Concorde Career College

Website: https://www.concorde.edu/nursing-programs/vocational-nurse
Address: 12606 Greenville Ave., Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: 469-221-3400

Concorde Career College’s program covers all the usual courses you can expect, but also some coursework rarely available elsewhere including rehabilitation, therapeutic nursing, preventive and restorative care, and intervention. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN which will grant a license to practice.

Admission Requirements:

Attend the college for a personal interview
Complete all required documentation,
Complete an Online Readiness Assessment
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma, plus proof of passing
Minimum applicant age is 18 at program start
Health certificate - must include proof of immunizations
A high level of English language communication
Admissions tests include Wonderlic SLE (minimum score of 17) or the HESI A2 (minimum score of 70)
Criminal background check