Nursing
Published or Revised December 08, 2011
Paris Junior College's program for Nursing is consolidated. It offers a Vocational Nursing (LVN) program and an Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program.
The first year of study is the Vocational Nursing (LVN) program that prepares the student for entry in to the health care industry. After successful completion of this first year, students may continue their education by entering into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, which prepares the student to enter into professional nursing.
The LVN program at PJC may be completed in 12 months. Upon successful completion, the graduate receives a Certificate for Vocational Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become a licensed vocational nurse (NCLEX-PN).
This program is accredited by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3460, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7400, http://www.bne.state.tx.us. This program is also approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) – 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Ga., 30326, 404-975-5000, http://www.nlnac.org. The Licensed Vocational Nursing program prepares nurses to provide direct care to patients in acute and long term care facilities, physician’s offices, clinical, and other types of health agencies.
LVNs practice under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
For more information, call Marcia Putnam at 903-782-0734, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Admission Criteria
Vocational Nursing Program
2012-2013
- Pre-Admission Testing (6-10 Points)
Exam used is the HESI A2. Testing sites will be distributed at information sessions and will be distributed with application forms. A minimum score of 75 is required in order to make application to the programs.
Scores 75-79 (6 Points)
Scores 80-89 (8 Points)
Scores 90-100 (10 Points)
- Grade Point Average (GPA) (10-40 Points)
Six academic, non-nursing courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2301 PSYC 2314, BIOL 1322, HPRS 2300
GPA Scoring Grid:
2.0-2.5 - 10 Points
2.6-2.9 - 20 Points
3.0-3.5 - 30 Points
3.6-4.0 - 40 Points
- Completion Of The Six Non-Nursing Courses (0-6 Points)
One point is awarded for each course completed successfully (Grade of C or above).
- Successful Completion of The Six Non-Nursing Courses On The First Or Second Attempt (0-36 Points)
- Certified Nurse Aide (2 Points)
- Personal Reference (2 Points)
- Work Reference (2 Points)
Instructor reference may be substituted for work reference if not employed. -
- Residing In The Paris Junior College Service Area (2 Points)
Counties included in the PJC Texas service area are: Lamar, Red River, Fannin, Delta, Hunt and Hopkins.
Admission Criteria
Associate Degree Nursing Program
2012-2013
- Pre-Admission Testing (6-10 Points)
Exam used is the HESI A2. Testing sites will be distributed at information sessions and will be distributed with application forms. A minimum score of 75 is required in order to make application to the programs.
Scores 75-79 (6 Points)
Scores 80-89 (8 Points)
Scores 90-100 (10 Points)
- Grade Point Average (GPA) (10-40 Points)
Nine academic, non-nursing courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2301 PSYC 2314, BIOL 1322, ENGL 1301, BIOL 2420, SOCI 1301, Visual/Fine Arts Elective.
GPA Scoring Grid:
2.0-2.5 - 10 Points
2.6-2.9 - 20 Points
3.0-3.5 - 30 Points
3.6-4.0 - 40 Points
- Completion Of The Nine Non-Nursing Courses (0-9 Points)
One point is awarded for each course completed successfully (Grade of C or above).
- Successful Completion of The Nine Non-Nursing Courses On The First Or Second Attempt (0-36 Points)
- Personal Reference (1 Point)
- Work Reference (1 Point)
Instructor reference may be substituted for work reference if not employed. -
- Residing In The Paris Junior College Service Area (3 Points)
Counties included in the PJC Texas service area are: Lamar, Red River, Fannin, Delta, Hunt and Hopkins.
PJC HESI A2 Test Procedures (Recommended Option)
- Call PJC Testing Center (903-782-0446) to schedule an appointment.
- Log into Evolve at http://www.HESIinet.com and create an account. Evolve will issue you a username, and you will create a password to use at the login screen. You may create your account at home or at the PJC Testing Center when you come to test.
- Come to the PJC Testing Center to pick up a permission to pay slip. This may be done anytime before your scheduled appointment.
- Take the permission to pay slip to the Business Office and pay the required fee of $45. Get a receipt to bring to your testing appointment.
- Arrive at the Testing Center at your appointed time with a picture ID and receipt.
- Sign in and complete PJC registration form.
- Log into http://www.HESIinet.com with your username and password, or create your account. Type in the access code that has been provided to you.
- Complete test.
- View rationales which explain the correct answers to the test questions that you marked incorrectly.
- Print your score report and take it with you to your Admissions session.
Promectric HESI A2 Testing Procedures Option
- Create Your Evolve Account
To register for your Elsevier I HESI exam, you will need an Evolve student account. If you do not have one you can create it at:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/Satellite/StudentHome?Audience=Student
- Click on the Register for HESI link located under Quick Links.
- Click on REGISTER button and follow the remaining steps to create your Evolve student account.
- Register For Your Exam
- Login to Evolve Student Account.
- Click on My Exams & Remediation at the Evolve homepage.
- Click on Register For My Exam and do the following:
- Enter your school’s or prospective school’s Department ID.
PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE DEPARTMENT ID: 199365
- Select the appropriate exam.
- Verify your profile information is correct.
- Confirm information by selecting the check box at the bottom of the page.
- Click on the Submit button.
IMPORTANT: The information provided must be the same as it appears on your government issued photo ID. You will not be admitted into the testing lab if there is any discrepancy between what is listed on your Evolve student account and what is presented on your ID.
You will receive an email confirmation notice indicating that you may schedule your exam. Please carefully review the information contained in your confirmation cotice. If any of the information is incorrect, or if the information has changed, please contact Elsevier Review and Testing at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Failure to do so could result in forfeiture of your testing appointment and associated fees.
You will receive your eligibility ID within 1-3 business days of our receipt of your eligibility request.
By following the Eligibility Conformation directions, you will be directed to http://www.prometric.com/elsevier. When logging into this site, you will be required to enter your eligibility ID and the first four letters of your last name. The exam will already be associated with your eligibility ID.
