Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse
Learn to care for patients of all ages through Austin Community College’s nationally recognized vocational nursing program. Through classroom, lab, and clinical experiences, you’ll learn patient-care skills including patient counseling, IV placement, monitoring vital signs, and much more. This program offers flexible pathways including a certificate, stackable credits, and associate degree, to meet individual needs and backgrounds.
The Vocational Nursing Program at Austin Community College is a special admissions program with limited availability. Students preparing for the program should select “General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences” as their major on the application. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Accreditation
The Vocational Nursing Program at Austin Community College at Eastview Campus located in Austin, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Vocational Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Career & Salary Information
Graduates benefit from ACC’s strong reputation in local healthcare to find high demand job opportunities––hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Evening and weekend classes are available! Visit the Vocational Nursing Evening & Weekend Track page for more information.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Nursing | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Health Sciences – Vocational Nursing Specialty | Award Plan | Program Map | PCVON | |
| Vocational Nursing | Certificate | Vocational Nursing Level 2 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCVON |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing – Vocation | Hailey | Taylor | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
Request Information About Applying to ACC
Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.