Childress Regional Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing was established in 1998 by the late Katherine R. Lindley.  The school is approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and begins in September of each year with graduation the following August.  Each year a maximum of 20 students are selected to enroll in the program and each graduate is eligible to take the State board examination for licensure as a Vocational Nurse.  Since its inception, the School of Vocational Nursing has graduated 10 classes for a total of 89 nurses.  7 of the 10 graduating classes boast a 100% pass rate on the State boards with an overall average of 93.4% pass rate for the last 10 years.  For more information on the program, contact Allison Hightower, RN, BSN, Director at 940-937-7021.  You may also contact us by email at ahightower@childresshospital.com

Admission Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Tuition and Fees*

Our tuition and fees are all-inclusive.  Your tuition and fees cover all books, malpractice insurance, background check, State Board examination fees, NCLEX-PN review course, uniform tops and uniform patches (3 each) along with Hepatitis B vaccinations.

     Level I - $2,180

     Level II - $1,275

     Level III - $1,839

     Total - $5,294

*Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Don’t let finances be a reason for you not to further your education.  There are resources available for funding.  You may contact us for further information.

ENTRANCE EXAM TESTING FOR 2010 – 2011 CLASS

• MAY 17, 2010 6:00PM
• MAY 18, 2010 3:00PM
• MAY 19, 2010 9:00AM

TESTING WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL NURSING

ENTRANCE EXAM FEE IS $40