LVN Application Process
Attend an LVN General Information Session
To reserve a spot or schedule a one-on-one appointment, email kbrotherton@mclennan.edu or call 254-299-8347.
Information sessions are held on different days and times. All sessions are by appointment only.
Take the HESI A2 Entrance Exam
You must score 75% or higher in each of these five sections:
- Reading
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Math
You must also take the Critical Thinking section. However, there is no minimum score required for admission.
For testing dates and registration information, contact the Testing Center.
Important:
- You may take the HESI A2 up to three (3) times during each application cycle.
- You must wait at least 30 days before retaking the exam.
- HESI A2 scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Complete Health and Certification Requirements
Required Immunizations
If accepted, you must provide proof of the following:
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Seasonal Flu Shot
Some clinical sites may also require COVID-19 documentation.
TB Testing
A TB blood test (QuantiFERON/IGRA) completed within the past year is required. Level 1 students must have a negative result.
CPR Certification
You must hold a current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification covering infant, child, and adult CPR. Certification must be valid for two years. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Contact MCC Continuing Education at 254-299-8888 for CPR course information.
Health Insurance
You must provide proof of health insurance for the entire time you are enrolled in the program.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Complete the free 2-hour training through EPICourses. Submit your Certificate of Completion for the course:
"Free OSHA for Healthcare Compliance Course with Bloodborne Pathogens Training."
Immunization Records
After acceptance, upload your immunization records to the Complio immunization tracker.
Apply to the LVN Program
Submit your completed program application to the Vocational Nursing Program secretary in the Health Professions building, Room 222.
You must also submit:
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- HESI A2 exam scores
- A copy of your application fee receipt
- Proof of residency documentation
A $20 application fee is required. You can pay the fee online through Marketplace.
Complete a Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check
If you are accepted into the program, you must complete a drug screen and criminal background check.
Instructions will be provided after acceptance into the program.