Apply | Vocational Nursing

Schreiner University’s Vocational Nursing program is a one-year program, held from January through December. Students participating in the program will complete all required coursework necessary to receive their VN certification.

Application Deadline Extended: September 15th for the January 2024 start term.

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  • Application
  • $25 Application Fee
  •  Essay
    • This essay should include why the applicant wants to be a nurse, the steps the applicant is taking to make sure the one-year commitment to the VN program can be fulfilled, the applicant’s academic record from high school and/or college, and where the applicant hopes the education will lead them over the next 10 years.
  • Resume
  • Official high school transcripts or GED
  • Official College Transcripts from all colleges attended (if any)
  • Two Reference Forms submitted through the online application
    • These references should be completed by a current or former employer or person who can give a character and performance evaluation. This should not be completed by a relative or friend.

      • Entrance Exam Requirements: Submit official scores for any of the assessments detailed below.
        You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit an official college transcript that reflects you have taken a college algebra and English course with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
      • Required Scores for the ACCUPLACER
        ACCUPLACER Student Portal – The College Board
        Reading Comprehension – 253
        Elementary Algebra – 263
      • Required Scores for the TSIA2
        Assessment & Testing | Alamo Colleges (Kerrville Location)
        English Language Arts and Reading – 945 (if you score below and your category diagnostic shows a 5 then you are still considered college ready)
        Mathematics – 950 (if you score below and your category diagnostic shows a 6 then you are still considered college ready)
      • Essay – 5
        *Note for Alamo Colleges you must fill out their application at ApplyTexas – Applicant Home Page (goapplytexas.org).
        Once you are accepted you must complete 2 modules from the school before you can take the TSIA2.
      • Required Score for the ACT
        ACT Test Registration – The ACT Test | ACT
        Composite Score – 20
      • Required Scores for the SAT
        SAT Registration – SAT Suite | College Board
        940 (before 1/1/2016)
        1020 (after 1/1/16)
      • Required Score for the TEAS Test
        58.7%

Program Costs
Tuition & Fees $16,884
Tuition ($5,628 each term)
Technology Fee (Included for Term I, II, III) $ 0
Health & Wellness Fee (Included for Term I and III only) $ 0
Books (Included for Term I, II, III) $ 0
Nursing Kits (Included for Term I, II, III) $ 0
Other Costs
Application Fee $ 25
Uniforms (2+) $ 100
Entrance Exam Fee $ 32
CPR Training $ 20
Solid White Shoes (no clogs or open toe) $ 45
Watch (with a second hand) $ 32
NCLEX $ 200
State Board Exam Fee (BNE) $ 125
Online Document Tracker $ 20
Drug Testing Fee $ 50
Texas Board of Nursing Background Check $ 50
Supplies (backpack, pens, pencils, highlighters,
spirals, binders, etc.)		 $ 40
Approximate Costs
Program Costs $16,884
Other Costs $ 734
Total $17,618

On-campus meal plans and housing options are available to Vocational Nursing program students.

If accepted into the program, additional costs for physical exams, labs, immunizations, and health insurance may be incurred. Costs will vary. Books will be available at the Logan Library before classes begin.

Questions? Call (830)-792-7217 or email admissions@schreiner.edu

Financial Aid Options

  1. Federal Student GRANTS or LOANS
    • Complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/
    • Free to complete and No obligation
    • You’ll get an award letter with all of your eligible awards once you’re accepted into the program
    • Pell grant up to $5,818 annually
    • Student loans to cover costs of tuition and living while in school
  1. $1,000 Schreiner Grant
    • Provided to all first time LVN students by our generous donors
  1. Texas Workforce Solutions
  1. Scholarships
    • Check out our financial aid website that has tons of links to scholarship websites
    • Apply to any that you qualify for, you never know!

Call us today with any questions on cost or affordability: (830) 792-7303

Schreiner’s LVN program IS affordable!

I have completed my application, what do I do next?

Take a moment to congratulate yourself on completing your application to Schreiner University’s Vocational Nursing Program. This is no easy feat and is a major first step to becoming a Mountaineer!

Schedule an Interview

  • Your admissions counselor will reach out to you to schedule
    an interview. You will then receive a confirmation email with your
    time, date, and more details concerning the interview process.
  • Attire is business casual. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before
    your interview time. Check in at the Elaine B. Griffin Welcome Center
    (Admissions Building) on Schreiner University’s campus. You will
    be instructed on where to go from there.
  • Interviews will take place in September with final decisions posted in October.

I received an acceptance email from Schreiner University admissions, what are my next steps?

  • $200 Commitment Fee (non-refundable)
    • Pay your commit deposit online here or call Financial Services at 830-792-7303 to pay over the phone.
  • Health History Form
    • Log on to Schreiner One à Admissions Tab (top of screen) à Health and Wellness Tab (left of screen) à Health History Form (middle of screen)
  • Meningitis Record
  • VN Orientation
    • Attend mandatory orientation at Schreiner in the month of December.

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Shanna Chapman, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, APRN
Director of MSN Program
Academic Affairs
SChapman@schreiner.edu
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Maximilian Stecker
Maximilian Stecker
Administrative Specialist
Nursing Education Programs
830-792-7481
MStecker@schreiner.edu
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