General Expenses
Prior to First Semester: Major Medical Insurance, Immunizations, Drug Test, CPR, Criminal Background Check, Back/Spine Screen, Physical.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rule 97.64, "Required Vaccinations for Students Enrolled in Health-Related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education" requires students enrolled in health-related courses, which will involve direct patient contact in medical or dental facilities to complete a three-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine or provide proof of a positive titer.
Vocational Nursing Program Approximate Student Costs
| FIRST SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of District |
| Tuition (17 hrs) |
$1,445.00 |
$2,244.00 |
| Differential Tuition for Health & Human Science programs |
$680.00 |
$680.00 |
| Parking Fees |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$165.00 |
$165.00 |
| Lab Fees |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
| Textbooks |
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
| Electronic Health Records Program |
$140.00 |
$140.00 |
| Trac Prac Fee |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
| Immunization Tracking Program |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Liability Insurance |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
| Total |
$3,547.00 |
$4,346.00 |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of District |
| Tuition (16 hrs) |
$1,360.00 |
$2,112.00 |
| Differential Tuition for Health & Human Science programs |
$640.00 |
$640.00 |
| Parking Fees |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$165.00 |
$165.00 |
| Lab Fees |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
| Textbooks |
$600.00 |
$600.00 |
| Total |
$2,867.00 |
$3,619.00 |
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| THIRD SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of District |
| Tuition (9 hrs) |
$765.00 |
$1,188.00 |
| Differential Tuition for Health & Human Science programs |
$360.00 |
$360.00 |
| Parking Fees |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$165.00 |
$165.00 |
| Lab Fees |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
| State Board Fees** |
$293.00 |
$293.00 |
| Total |
$1,637.00 |
$2,060.00 |
** Non-refundable
Please Note: Wise County tuition is $104.00 per semester hour and Out-of-state tuition is $187.00 per semester hour. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Other Expenses
In addition to tuition, books, and fees, students are required to purchase the following items.
First Semester
Uniforms/Scrubs - $85.00
School Patches (4) - $20.00
Full-length Lab Coat - $35.00
White Leather Shoes - $65.00
White Support Hose - $10
and/or
White Support Socks - $10.00
Nurse Pocket Organizer - $12.00
Nurse Skills Pack - $95.00
Stethoscope - $20.00
Watch with Second Hand - $40.00
Second Semester
Nurse Skills Pack - $20.00
Other costs will vary according to replacement of above items, as needed.
Third Semester
Nightingale Lamp - $20.00
School Pin - $50.00 - $200.00
Review Course (optional) - $160.00
Other costs will vary according to replacement of above items, as needed.
All costs are approximate and subject to change.
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