Vocational Nursing

Expected Level of Achievement 1:

Annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period.

Expected Level of Achievement 2:

At least 65% of the students will complete the VN program courses on time.

Expected Level of Achievement 3:

At least 80% of graduates will find employment as a VN within six months.

The St. Philip’s College Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to award a Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing.

Contact information for the Texas Board of Nursing is William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin, TX 78701-3944, Phone (512) 305-7400 or at http://www.bon.texas.gov/contact_us.asp. 

Licensure:

Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) through the Texas Board of Nursing. Passing this exam certifies the graduate to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

THECB Statutory Requirement

Admissions Requirements:

The requirements for admission into the St. Philip’s College Vocational Nursing Program are in accordance with the Alamo Colleges admission policies, admission policies of the Vocational Nursing program and policies specified by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).

Complete and submit the admission application to the Alamo Colleges District. Go to AlamoENROLL for more information.  Select the appropriate type of student you will be. You will then receive a series of e-mails with directions on how to log-in to your Alamo Colleges Education Services (ACES) account to view the “Start Here” Tab for next steps and required GO FAARR and TEST PREP modules if requested. 
The St. Philip’s College school code is 003608.
Admission to St. Philip’s College is required before applying to the Vocational Nursing Program.
The Apply Texas application is for admission to the college, not for admission to the nursing program. You will have to complete a separate application for the nursing program.

If you are an Alamo Colleges District student, you must see your advisor and complete a Change of Primary Institution for St. Philip's College.

The deadlines for Change of Primary Institution is: 

Fall Deadline: July 30

Spring Deadline: November 30

Summer Deadline: April 30

If you are a student coming from another institution, you must complete the Apply Texas application to become a student at St. Philip's College. There are financial aid implications if St. Philip's College is not your primary institution.

Prerequisite Requirements:

Although not required, we strongly encourage completing the following courses prior to admission:

• Anatomy & Physiology I&II (BIOL2401 and  BIOL2402) or BIOL2404
• Nutrition (one of the following: BIOL1322, BIOL1323, FDNS1305)
• PSYC 2314 Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
• HITT 1305 Medical Terminology

Application Process:

To apply for the Vocational Nursing Program at St. Philip's College, please follow these steps:

1. Review Program Information: Carefully read the program information packet to understand the prerequisites and requirements.
2. Complete the Application Packet: Fill out the application packet, which can be found in the links provided below.
3. Prepare Required Documents: Gather all necessary documents as outlined in the application packet.
4. Assemble Your Application: Place the completed application packet and all required documents into a 9 x 12 brown envelope.
5. Submit Your Application:
   • By Mail: Send the assembled application to:

   St. Philip’s College
   Nursing Education Department, CHP 100
   1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
   San Antonio, TX 78203

   • In Person: Deliver the assembled application directly to the Nursing Education Department at the above address.
6. Application Deadlines:
   • Fall Applications: Submit by July 10, 2025 (Extension)
   • Spring Applications: Submit by October 30, 2025

TEAS Exam Requirements

All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam and submit results along with the completed application packet. The college offers on-campus TEAS testing at its MLK Campus. Information on registration and preparation for the TEAS Exam can be found here.

Important Notes

• Information and qualifications are subject to change. Please review the documentation provided before submitting your application.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nursing Education office at 210-486-2055.

Non-Discrimination Statement

St. Philip's College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all programs and activities sponsored or conducted by the College District.