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Published or Revised October 19, 2020
Applications for the Transition program are currently available through May 15th by calling 903-782-0734. Decisions regarding required admission testing have not been made. Students receiving an application will be notified once the testing center reopens. Please check the website periodically for updates and announcements. For questions please call 903-782-0246.
Paris Junior College's program for Nursing is consolidated. It offers a Vocational Nursing (LVN) program and an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program.
The first year of study is the Vocational Nursing (LVN) program that prepares the student for entry into the health care industry. Upon successful completion of this first year, students satisfying all admission requirements 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).
The LVN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7400. Click http://www.bon.texas.gov to visit the website.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is approved by the Texas Board of Nurse (BON) 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3460, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7400. Click http://www.bon.texas.gov to visit the website. Also, this program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326, 404-975-5000. Click http://www.acenursing.org to visit the website.
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.
The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the direct care of patients with commonly occurring health problems.
In compliance with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) policy #29, the following student achievement data is made available for the Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program:
Pass Rate on NCLEX: The Texas State Board of Nursing establishes the required pass rate for nursing schools in the state. Required pass rate is 80 percent.
| GRADUATE YEAR | PASS RATE | STATE AVERAGE | NATIONAL AVERAGE |
| 2018 | 96.08% (49/51) | 91.62% | 88.56% |
| 2017 | 90.91% (20/22) | 89.77% | 86.94% |
| 2016 | 93.75% (30/32) | 87.14% | 84.30% |
| 3 YEAR AVERAGE | 93.58% | 89.51% | 86.60% |
Program Completion Rate: The completion rate addresses the number of students that graduate the nursing program and are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure. Readmissions occurring during the program year are not calculated as part of the completion rate. The graduation rate includes all students graduating the program.
| GRADUATE YEAR | ADMITTED | COMPLETED | COMPLETION RATE | GRADUATION RATE |
| 2018 | 70 | 48 | 68.5% | 72% |
| 2017 | 67 | 19 | 28% | 30.5% |
| 2016 | 70 | 26 | 37% | 46% |
Placement Rate: Graduate placement rates are a required reported outcome to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and for the purposes of program evaluation. Placement rate is defined as: employed in the nursing environment or directly related field, active-duty military placement, or continuation of education. The most recently-reported Paris Junior College (PJC) placement outcomes are provided below:
| GRADUATION YEAR | PLACEMENT RATE |
| 2016, reported 2017 | 100% |
| 2015, reported 2016 | 98% |
| 2014, reported 2015 | 100% |
For more information, contact Rebbecca Harris, Director of Nursing, at 903-782-0246 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
An admission application for the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program may be obtained from November 1 through February 14. Completed applications are accepted by appointment, January through February, for the class beginning with the Summer I semester.
An admission application for the Associate Degree Nursing Program may be obtained from March 1 through May 15. Completed applications are accepted by appointment, May through June, for the class beginning with the Fall semester.