Jan 2019 Info Session LSCT

NURSING INFORMATION
SESSION

02/2019 updated: LSC-Tomball

ALL NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ARE ONLINE

• ALL Nursing Program applicants will need to use the online application, and
will NOT be required to turn in hard copies in Admissions.

• Make sure you have the following documents scanned to PDF format before
you start:

• Signed Nursing Specific FERPA (download from Nursing Website),

• a Credit Advising Credit Transcript (directions are with Application Instructions),

• High School final Transcript/Copy of Diploma or GED-(if applicable), and

• Hepatitis B Quantitative Titer

• If you are a Transition Applicant, a copy of your current license with issue &
expiration date on it (not the “diploma” style license).

• You will then go to http://www.lonestar.edu/nursing-tomball.htm and click on
the BLUE “Apply” button.

• Follow the directions on the instruction sheet (click the top link in the
instructions to get to the application). Read the FAQ’s that pull down with
frequently asked questions.

ALL ACCEPTANCE/DENIAL LETTERS
WILL BE SENT TO ELECTRONICALLY

(VIA EMAIL) ONLY TO YOUR

@MY.LONESTAR ACCOUNT

MAKE SURE WHEN YOU APPLY YOU HAVE PUT A VALID MY.LONESTAR.EDU EMAIL
ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK ON THE APPLICATION. .

READ CAREFULLY! HEPATITIS B TITER: HBSAG

(Lab result must be reported as a NUMBER)

• Is a blood test to see if you are immune to Hepatitis B after your complete
series of three (3) vaccinations. It cannot be drawn until AFTER a minimum of
30 days from your last shot in the whole series of 3 vaccinations.

• It must be current within the last THREE (3) years (if longer than 3 years ago,
have it RE-DRAWN BEFORE YOU GET ANY BOOSTER VACCINATION).

• You must have a titer indicating “Immunity” as a numerical value at the time
of application (known as a positive titer).

• **NOTE: If your titer values indicate you are not immune, then you must
submit evidence of your first series, the negative titer, and evidence of at least
your first booster in the next series of 3-4 boosters with your application.

Scan all three of those documents into a single PDF file to upload with your
application.

HEP B (CONTINUED)

If this is your FIRST SERIES, you must have the completed series of

vaccinations PRIOR and TITER to application deadline:

• We highly recommend the CDC-approved, Regular Series if you have enough

time:

• Vaccination (Booster) #1 (day 0)

• Vaccination (Booster ) #2 (day 30)

• Vaccination (Booster) #3 (day 180)

• Redraw the QUANTATATIVE TITER (day 215)

This series will take a minimum of 7 months to complete, so do this AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!!! If the deadline is less than 7 months, then
you may use the accelerated series, which is a different vaccine from the Regular
(see next slide)….

• **Failure to keep on the schedule with shots or titers can disqualify you from
completing clinicals, and thus the program.

HEP B (CONTINUED) IF LESS THAN 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO APPLICATION DEADLINE

• We recommend the CDC-approved Accelerated Series with Twinrix vaccine
(for Hepatitis A and B) if you run short of time:

• Booster/vaccination #1 (day 0)

• Booster/vaccination #2 (day 7)

• Booster/vaccination #3 (day 30)

• DRAW the QUANTATATIVE TITER (day 65)—*this is where you are then eligible to
apply

• Booster/vaccination #4 (day 365)

• Redraw the QUANTATIVE TITER (day 395)

This series will take a minimum of 2 months to complete prior to having a titer,
so do this AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!!! You will be required
to have an extra injection and a second titer must be drawn as well ON TIME one
year later to continue.

**Failure to keep on the schedule with shots or titers can disqualify you applying,
or from continuing IF you are admitted. This is for FIRST series Hep B.



SO YOU WANT TO….

protect, promote, and optimize of health and abilities, prevent
illness and injury, alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and
treatment of human response, and advocate in the care of
individuals, families, communities, and populations; then……

….Become a Nurse

(adaptation from the definition of Nursing from the American Nursing Association, 2010 )

LSC – TOMBALL NURSING PROGRAMS

• Associate Degree (ADN) Specialization
Integrated Curriculum (commonly called the “Generic” or “Basic”

Track) = to become a Registered Nurse (RN)**

• Transition Program = for a LVN/Paramedic to become a RN**

• VN Certification = to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)**

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is available after successful completion of the

first semester in the ADN & VN programs. Students may apply to “challenge” the
exam with Texas Health and Human Services. Regular CNA courses are only offered
through Continuing Education

** Licensure is with the authority of the Texas Board of Nursing. Nursing programs cannot guarantee
licensure: graduation is just one step in the process toward becoming eligible to license as a RN or LVN.

LONE STAR COLLEGE TOMBALL GRADUATES

ARE BEING HIRED IN ALL TYPES OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS:
TYPICALLY EACH TYPE WORKS IN THE AREAS BELOW.

ADN Graduates: Vocational Nursing Graduates

• Hospitals • Long-Term/Acute Care (LTACs)
• LTACS • Long Term Care
• Long Term Care • Rehab Hospitals
• School Nurses (ISD’s) • Home Health
• Home Health • County Health Departments
• Clinics • School Nurses
• Doctors’ Offices • Doctors’ Offices
• Traveling Nurse Agencies • Clinics

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

• Requires substantial specialized judgment and skill that is
based on knowledge and application of scientific principles

• Includes the ability to observe, assess, intervene, evaluate,
rehabilitate and teach individuals who are ill, injured, or
infirmed.

• Requires independent thinking within ethical & legal
parameters and standards of practice.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

• By 2020 it is a goal that 80% of all RNs in the USA will have
earned a BSN (bachelor of science degree in NURSING).

• Even though there is a Nursing Shortage, new graduates do
not typically walk into an “ideal” work schedule: MOST
new grads start with a “day time orientation” lasting
several weeks but then are regularly scheduled on nights.
Nurses work weekends and holidays. Schedule
requirements vary with different agencies.

• Most nurses work 12 hour shifts and 3 days a week is
considered “full time”, which makes you eligible for
benefits.

EMPLOYMENT TRENDS FOR RNS

• There continues to be a shortage of nurses in the USA. However, many urban
hospitals are seeking Magnet status that requires the majority of staff to hold a
BSN. There are still many jobs rurally or in other non-acute care settings, so
students may need to consider relocation or seeking employment in agencies
other than hospitals after graduation.

• LSC is also committed to assisting students for easy transition to the BSN by
formally articulating with universities. We are working on expanding the
number. We currently have formal agreements with the following universities:

Sam Houston State University University of Texas at Arlington

Prairie View A&M University University of Texas at El Paso

Kaplan University Lamar University

Texas Woman’s University Texas Tech University

University of Texas Health Science Center Chamberlain University

University of Phoenix (online program) University of Houston

Grand Canyon University Western Governors University

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)

 Assists in the determination of predictable healthcare needs
 Participates in focused data collection, planning and delivery of

nursing care, working under the supervision of a RN/MD
 Implements appropriate interventions based upon training and scope

of practice set by the Texas State Board of Nursing

EMPLOYMENT TRENDS FOR VOCATIONAL NURSES

• Vocational Nursing is one of the fastest growing areas of need in the USA .
Most LVNs work in long-term and skilled-nursing centers.

• Other areas of growing need are clinics, schools and home health.
• 100% of LSC Tomball graduates are placed in nursing jobs.
• Many eventually transition to ADNs and become RNs while working.

HESI TEST DUE DATE CAUTION

• Make sure you TAKE HESI early! The deadline is one week prior to the closing
of the application period. All deadlines are at 4:00 PM.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE APPLICATION
DEADLINE!!!!

• The assessment centers schedules and administers the admission
HESI, the nursing department has nothing to do with administering it.
Call the Assessment Center if you have questions.

• Directions for the Tomball Campus are on the Testing Ticket found at:

http://www.lonestar.edu/TomballHESI.htm

Click on the Ticket link……

NURSING ENTRANCE EXAM

• Applicants must test on the following sections of the HESI A2/Entrance Exam at the
same testing session:

a) Reading comprehension

b) Grammar

c) Vocabulary/General Knowledge

d) b. Math

e) c. Anatomy & Physiology

f) Critical Thinking

• Each Individual SECTION must have minimum passing score of 75% for ADN and
Transition & 70% for VN in order to apply. Critical Thinking must be 750 for ADN
and 700 for VN.

• The first 5 (five) section scores will be averaged and divided by 25 to get your
admission test score.

• If HESI A2 exam was taken somewhere other than within the LSC System, official
scores have to be sent directly to Nursing Department by Evolve/Elsevier. See
Nursing Department website for details.

NURSING ENTRANCE EXAMS (CONTINUED)

• Scores are good for one year and all sections must be complete in ONE testing.

• HESI may be taken every 60 days (start counting the Day AFTER you take it) or
greater and is now available year round (check with Assessment Center for dates).
You must complete it ONE (1) WEEK prior to the Admission deadline by 4:00 PM.

• The HESI exam will be administered in the LSC-Tomball Assessment Center on the
second floor of the LSC-Tomball Community Library in Room L201. Specific dates
and times the exam will be offered at each campus are listed in the registration
pages at: http://www.lonestar.edu/17426.htm. Testing is done by Assessment
Centers. Only the most RECENT score set will be used for selection, NOT the
highest. If taken less than 60 days apart, only the first score will be used.

• Five and ½ (5.5) hour time limit (unless you have documented ADA
accommodations). All six sections must be from the same testing session.

PREPARING FOR HESI A-2:
THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• The Library on the Main Campus has prep books.
• Websites that may help include:
• http://www.test-guide.com/free-hesi-a2-practice-

tests.html
• www.math.com/practice/Algebra.html
• www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm
• http://www.studygs.net/tstprp8.htm
• http://masteringmultiplechoice.com/2009/09/tips-

for-computer-based-multiple-choice-tests-cbt-cbe-
and-cat/

IF YOU HAVE TAKEN HESI AT A CENTER OUTSIDE LONE
STAR COLLEGE ….

• Contact Evolve at:

1-800-950-2728,ext. 6918 or 6947

• Have them send an official transcript
directly to the nursing department of the
campus of your first choice via email by
the 4:00 PM deadline, one week prior to
applications closing (also at 4:00 PM).



ADN BASIC &TRANSITION PROGRAMS:

BIOLOGY, MATH & PHARMACOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

ADN Basic and Transition Programs

• All BIOL courses must be less than 5 years old at the time of the application
and be minimally 4 credits (lecture with lab). If embedded BIOL courses expire,
they will need to be repeated in the appropriate semester.

• Students must be college ready in reading, writing, and math as evidenced by LSC
approved exam scores (within the past 5 years at the time of application to the program)
showing placement into ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314 or higher. If a student has
completed certain coursework, then college-level placement scores will be
waived: ENGL 1301 with a grade of C or better (to satisfy the college ready in reading
and writing) and one of the following courses to satisfy the college level in math:

• MATH 0309/MATH 0310 (if taken prior to Fall 2019) with a grade of C or better OR

• A college-level MATH course listed on the LSC core curriculum with a grade of C or better
(college-level MATH courses only)

• RNSG 1301 (Pharmacology) for the Transition Program must be less than 5
years old at the time of the application deadline and be 3 credit hours.

VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAMS

• Students must be COLLEGE READY in Reading, Writing, and Math as evidenced
by LSC approved exam scores (within the past 5 years at the time of
application to the program) showing placement into ENGL 1301 and MATH
1314 or higher.

• If a student has completed certain coursework, then college-level placement
scores will be waived: ENGL 1301 with a grade of C or better (to satisfy the
college ready in Reading and Writing) and one of the following courses to
satisfy the college level in math:

• MATH 0309/MATH 0310 (if taken prior to Fall 2019) with a grade of C or better OR
• A college-level MATH course listed on the LSC core curriculum with a grade of C or

better (college-level MATH courses only)

02/2019 LSC-Tomball

REFRESHING BIOL 2401 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

1. Take the credit class again (BIOL 2401) and make a minimum grade
of C. Your highest grade will be used for admission scoring
calculations.

2. Take BIOL 2404 and make a minimum grade of C to refresh both BIOL
2401 & 2402 (if both were taken more than 5 years ago) --Your BIOL
2401/2402 highest grade will be used for admission scoring
calculations.

3. Take the approved Continuing Education course at one of the Lone
Star College System campuses for A & P I (CSCIT 2100701 or SCITC
2100701). Your BIOL 2401 highest grade will be used for admission
scoring calculations.*

9/2010 LSC-Tomball

REFRESHING BIOL 2402 AND RNSG 1301

• BIOL 2402

1. Take the credit class again (BIOL 2402) and make a minimum grade of C. Your
highest BIOL 2402 grade will be used for admission scoring calculations.

2. Take BIOL 2404 and make a minimum grade of C to refresh both BIOL 2401 &
2402 (if both were taken more than 5 years ago) Your highest BIOL 2402
grade will be used for admission scoring calculations.*

3. Take the approved Continuing Education course at one of the Lone Star
College System campuses for A & P II (CSCIT 2100801 or SCITC 2100801) Your
highest BIOL 2402 grade will be used for admission scoring calculations.*

• RNSG 1301- Take credit class again (RNSG 1301) with minimum grade of C.
Your highest RNSG 1301 score will be used for Transition Admission score.
RNSG 1301 MUST be current within 5 years for the program requirement if a
basic track student. It must be 3 credit hours if transferred.

REFRESHING BIOL 2420 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

• 1. take the credit class again (BIOL 2420) and make a minimum grade of C.
Your highest BIOL 2420 grade will be used for scoring calculations.

• 2. take the approved Continuing Education course at one of the Lone Star
College System campuses for Microbiology (CSCIT 2101301 or SCITC 2101301).
Your BIOL 2420 credit grade will be used for admission scoring calculations.*

1. STEPS TO ADMISSION AT LONE STAR COLLEGE

Academic Checklist 1. Apply to the College

2. Have any transcripts from other
colleges evaluated for transfer credit.

3. See an Advisor

4. Declare Major: Suggest AA with Pre-
Nursing SUB PLAN

5. Complete the Financial Responsibility
form on line (to be done each semester)

6. Complete Prerequisite Courses with “C”
grades or better

2. STEPS TO ADMISSION IN NURSING

Application Process 1. Complete Program pre-requisite course work
with “C” or better.

2. Complete the HESI A2 Admission Exam and have
Scores on file with LSC one week prior to the
deadline by 4:00 PM.

3. Have documentation of +Hepatitis B
Quantitative Titer in PDF format, and first
booster if negative.

4. Have proof of High School Graduation/GED
(transcripts/diploma) in PDF format

5. Have signed FERPA form specific for Nursing in
PDF format

6. Have a current LSC Credit Advising Transcript in
PDF format

7. Complete the online application AND upload
the required PDF files

8. Make sure you actually SUBMIT the online
application.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL
ROTATIONS

• Our clinical sites require annual drug screening after the initial one you may
also be tested again randomly as well as for cause.

• Criminal background checks must be done through the Texas Board of
Nursing: only they can clear you to go to health care agencies. Your
information will be submitted on a roster, and the Board will email you
directions on how to proceed with fingerprinting.

• If you have a hit on your criminal record, a history of substance abuse, or
mental health issues, you must see the Nursing Director at the campus of
your first choice, so you can be submitted early on a roster to the Board of
Nursing to see if you need to start the Declaratory Order (DO) Process. Once
fingerprints are obtained, the TXBON will notify you if you are required to file
a D.O. You are advised to collect official court/medical documents early and
have them ready to submit as it may take 120+ days to get an outcome letter.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU ARE ACCEPTED
FOR ADMISSION OR AS AN ALTERNATE

Florence Nightingale, the Mother of Modern Nursing

AFTER YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION OR
AS AN ALTERNATE
• LSC will submit you on a roster to the
Texas Board of Nursing for
fingerprinting. The Tx Board of
Nursing will email directions on how
to obtain.

• Negative Criminal Background, BON
Drug Dependency & Mental Illness
Clearance.

On To the Nursing Program • Proof of Immunity (titers) for MMR
and Varicella, and CPR Certification.

• Hepatitis C Screening

• TB Skin Testing/Gold Test/Chest X-ray
if indicated. An annual requirement.

• Satisfactory Physical Exam and Health
History

• Social Security Number Verification

• Submission of TOEFL Scores if graduated
from High School in Non-English speaking country .

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM FOREIGN
COUNTRIES/NON-ENGLISH GED (NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES)

• Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with score of 560 or higher on a paper exam, 220 or
higher on a computer exam and 83 or higher on an Internet based exam.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS ) Academic Test with an overall score of 6.5
with a minimum of 6.0 in all of the four modules for the Academic Test.

• Provide documentation of graduation from high school from an English speaking country such as
Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland.

• If graduated from English speaking high school in a country not listed above in #3, provide official
transcripts and a notarized letter from the headmaster/principal of the high school stating that
English was the primary language of all the courses taught. If transcript is translated, it is not
acceptable.

• Provide documentation of graduation from a college or university with a degree in the United
States, or other English speaking countries such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain,
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. If the transcript is translated, it is not acceptable.

• SCORES MUST BE RECEIVED DIRECTLY FROM TOEFL/IELTS AND by the posted deadlines at 4:00
PM! NO EXCEPTIONS.

Both the National Council for the State Board of Nursing and the Texas Board of Nursing recommends inclusion of English proficiency as
criteria for applicants to insure the applicant's ability to use and comprehend spoken and written English at a sufficient level for entry into
practice. Based on this, proficiency in English is required for LSCS nursing programs for both patient safety and student success.

“ After you meet with a Workforce
Advisor, and you still have questions that
are unanswered, call nursing…
”
LONE STAR COLLEGE TOMBALL---NURSING DEPARTMENT

281-826-5388
Or Email at [email protected]
We will endeavor to answer your questions.

TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
CHECKS AND DECLARATORY ORDERS

TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING

 Requires all applicants to answer  Fingerprinting will not have to be
questions related to their fitness to repeated at graduation.
practice nursing due to mental or
physical health, intemperate use of  Only the Texas Board of Nursing
alcohol or drugs, and criminal Determines IF you need to file a
activity. Including ANY: DECLARATORY ORDER to receive
clearance from the Texas BON in
 Criminal Activity order to START the nursing
 Intemperate use of alcohol or drugs. program. This can take up to 120+
 Mental or physical health issues days.

Contact the Director at your

first choice campus ASAP,

there are No Exceptions.

BON CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS

• Once you are accepted to any Students with No criminal record/mental
nursing program, all students health/substance abuse history
must have a criminal 1. LSC submits your information to the
background check and be
cleared by the Texas Board of Tx Board of Nursing on a roster
Nursing to participate in clinical 2. TxBON sends you an email (the one
rotations. Admission is
contingent upon that clearance you listed on your application) with a
from the State prior to the start service code and directions on how
of classes. Final acceptance is to schedule fingerprinting.
only given upon clear 3. Upon clearance, TxBON will mail you
background checks, and a blue postcard stating you are clear.
meeting all other requirements. Keep it safe!
4. Upload the blue card (front and back)
• As of Jan. 2019, any applicant to your Castle Branch account.
fingerprinted prior to 2010, will have 5. If you do not receive the email within
to resubmit fingerprints. 2 weeks after orientation, call the
Nursing Office

YOU CANNOT SUBMIT FINGERPRINTS …

Until after TxBON/Identogo/Morphotrust sends
you the right code from the Board of Nursing for
a background check….called a TX Service Code
Form via your email listed on the LSC application.

• If you have any past transgression, you need to be up front in
declaring early to the Director of the Nursing Program before
you even apply, so they can submit your information on an early
roster to the Board to determine IF you will need to submit a
Declaratory Order NOW!!! …see next pages….

DECLARATORY ORDERS (DO):
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND QUESTIONS

HTTPS://WWW.BON.TEXAS.GOV/FORMS_DECLARATORY_ORDER.ASP

• IT CAN TAKE 120+ DAYS TO GET AN 1. been convicted of a misdemeanor?
ANSWER FROM THE BOARD OF 2. been convicted of a felony?
NURSING!!! 3. pled nolo contendere, no contest, or guilty?
4. received deferred adjudication?
• If you answer yes to any of the 5. been placed on community supervision or court-ordered
following,
probation, whether or not adjudicated guilty?
You will Have to Notify the Program 6. been sentenced to serve jail or prison time? court-ordered
Director in order to submit your name
on an early roster to the BON to see if confinement?
7. been granted pre-trial diversion?
a Declaratory Order (DO) is required 8. been arrested or have any pending criminal charges?
9. been cited or charged with any violation of the law?
10. been subject of a court-martial; Article 15 violation; or

received any form of military
judgment/punishment/action?

TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING MAY ALSO REQUIRE A D.O.
IF YOU ANSWER “YES” TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS REGARDING FITNESS TO PRACTICE:

1. *Are you currently the target or subject of a NOTE: Orders of Non-Disclosure: Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code §
grand jury or governmental agency 552.142(b), if you have criminal matters that are the subject of an
investigation? order of non- disclosure you are not required to reveal those criminal
matters on this form. However, a criminal matter that is the subject of
2. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you an order of non- disclosure may become a character and fitness issue.
a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, Pursuant to Gov’t Code chapter 411, the Texas Nursing Board is
accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on entitled to access criminal history record information that is the
probation, refused to renew a license, certificate subject of an order of non-disclosure. If the Board discovers a criminal
or multi-state privilege held by you now or matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure, even if you
previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded properly did not reveal that matter, the Board may require you to
or otherwise disciplined you? provide information about any conduct that raises issues of character
and fitness.
3. *Within the past five (5) years have you been *Pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code §301.207, information,
addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol including diagnosis and treatment, regarding an individual’s physical
or any other drug? or mental condition, intemperate use of drugs or alcohol, or chemical
dependency and information regarding an individual’s criminal history
4. *Within the past five (5) years have you been is confidential to the same extent that information collected as part of
diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for an investigation is confidential under the Texas Occupations Code
schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar §301.466. If you are licensed as an LVN in the State of Texas and are
disorder, paranoid personality disorder, currently participating in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for
antisocial personality disorder, or borderline Nurses you may answer “NO” to questions #4 and #5.
personality disorder?

IF YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO FILE A
DECLARATORY ORDER: START THE PROCESS
EARLY!

• Contact the Nursing Program • DO NOT SUBMIT court documents
Director so the process can begin. until you receive a request from or are
Gather the official required instructed to by the BON.
documents (certified court
records and/or medical records). • Sending YOUR DOCUMENT PACKET
Have it all ready to mail IF THEY before the BON directs you to can
REQUEST THEM. create LONG delays.

• Get your fingerprints as soon as The
Board of Nursing sends you the form
with the current codes .



ESTIMATED COST OF NURSING*

• The costs of nursing is subject to change. Some costs will vary
with each semester.

• The Additional Program costs include books, physicals,
immunizations, uniforms, CPR certification, insurance costs,
testing costs, NCLEX Review fees, and license application fees.
It does not include transportation fees which may vary greatly.

• For current fees, please refer to the system website at:
http://lonestar.edu/nursing-program-costs.htm

AFTER SELECTION TO THE PROGRAM: ADMISSIONS PROCESS ITEMS
REQUIRED FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE

• Letters of Acceptance or Declination are sent via Email to your My.LoneStar.edu
account. (This will NOT automatically forward to D2L, so either check frequently or link accounts.)

• Letter of Intent must be returned by deadline date (bring, fax or email scanned
copy with signature)

• CPR Certification: MUST be American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Providers.
• Completed TB/PPD, Hepatitis B titer, Hepatitis C screening, Booster Immunizations

(if needed) & titers proving immunity for MMR & Varicella* with numerical values
only.

• Satisfactory Medical Examination, SSN Verification and BON Background Check or
Cleared Declaratory Order (DO) letter of less than one year of age.

*Measles, Mumps and Rubella AND Chickenpox (varicella)

ADMISSIONS PROCESS ALL PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)

• Submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores if required directly to the Nursing Office
once accepted. (High school graduates from Non-English countries or those taking

GED in language other than English-see college website for details)

• Completion of Required LSC-Orientation(s)
• Upload all required documentation to Castle Branch Medical Documents

Tracker and separate SSN verification account must be completed by
deadlines given in your acceptance email.

Missing Deadlines will result in you being
disqualified and being replaced.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AT LSC TOMBALL AFTER

YOU ARE ADMITTED

Clinical sites are rotated, so all students must meet the highest
requirement.

• Titers (blood samples tested for immunity) are required for:

• Rubeola (measles)
• Rubella
• Varicella
• Mumps
• Hepatitis C screening
• Hepatitis B must be quantitative (numerical values) . The Hepatitis B titer is the only one due when

you actually file your application, unless you are using accelerated Twinrix schedule, then a second
titer is also required when due.

• TB skin test/gold test or chest x-ray is an ANNUAL requirement (get it close to the deadline
given in your acceptance letter so it is good ALL year.

• Annual Flu season immunization (August-September of admission year). Nasal spray is not
acceptable.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS-- CONTINUED

• If you ever had a positive TB skin Test, you will be required to submit proof of
that reaction along with an ANNUAL chest x-ray specifically to rule out
Tuberculosis. You may also submit a Quantiferon Gold test in lieu of the x-ray
a current . If you no longer have the report, you maybe required to have
another PPD prior to the chest x-ray.

• Hepatitis B titer must be indicative of immunity by NUMBERS. If non-immune,
you must have the series of BOOSTER vaccinations and will be required to stay
on schedule with them. Hepatitis C Screening is the only one that can read
“positive” or “negative”.

CLINICAL SITES

SHOW STOPPERS

• Background Check positive and/or Declaratory Order was not filed early enough to
get clearance BON letter, or is too old at Texas Board of Nursing

• Lack of Complete Health requirements or Titers for hepatitis B, measles, mumps,
rubella and chickenpox. Hepatitis C screening. Note: Hepatitis B series takes 3-7
months to complete!

• PPD/TB skin test/Gold Test not complete (it takes 72 hours) or not current through
end of semester.

• Missing RNSG 1301 Pharmacology course deadline. It MUST be completed by the
end of Nursing I in the fall. (You can take pharmacology prior to starting the
program as long as it was within the past 5 years.)

• TOEFL/IELTS SCORE NOT AVAILABLE by deadline set in admission documents.

ACADEMIC CRITERIA: ADN BASIC

• 21 General Education Credits BIOL s Must be Current Within 5 Years
• BIOL 2401*, 2402, & 2420
• RNSG 1301 RNSG 1301 Can be Completed During 1st Nursing
• PSYC 2301 Semester (or must be current within 5 yrs)
• Humanities (Fine Arts**)
See Current Catalog for Acceptable Electives
List**

• ENGL 1301*

• College Ready in Math, English and Writing All Courses Must
Be Completed
* Prerequisite courses. Must be complete before application! with a “C” or
Better

ADMISSION SCORE BASIC ADN TRACK

GPA average of 2.7 or higher with: Maximum 4 points
BIOL 2401 (or BIOL 2402 highest used)
ENGL 1301 Maximum 4 points
8
Entrance Exam Scores

Total Available

Entrance Exam Scores

(must be current within 1 year)

Vocabulary 75%mmininscsocroere
Reading Comprehension 75%mmininscsocroere
Grammar 75%mmininscsocroere
Anatomy & Physiology 75%mmininscsocroere

Math 75%mmininscsocroere

Add all above sub-scores and divided by 25 =
#points

Critical Thinking Minimum 750