Are you compassionate and looking to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Our Vocational Nursing program offers a practical, immersive education that prepares you for the fast-paced world of healthcare. Join us and take your first step towards a fulfilling career.
After completing the program, you are eligible to make an application to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Once you pass this exam, you earn the title of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Licensed Vocational Nurses will likely find career opportunities in nursing homes, hospitals, residential care facilities, physician's offices and clinics, schools, home health, and hospice care agencies.
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Ms. Drabek received her Associate Degree in Nursing from WCJC in 2012. She completed her Bachelor in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2014. She has worked as a floor and charge nurse RN in the Medical-Surgical and Skilled Nursing Unit for almost six years. Ms. Drabek has been a part-time WCJC clinical instructor since 2018. She started as a full-time employee in January 2020, teaching Pharmacology and Clinical II and III. Ms. Drabek became the Director of the program in August 2021.
Office: Wharton Campus, Johnson Bldg 206-I
Phone: (979) 532-6497
Email: drabekk@wcjc.edu
Ms. Hession received her Associate Degree in Nursing from WCJC in 2024. She is currently working on completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She began her nursing career when she earned her LVN certificate from WCJC in 2016. She has worked LTC, pediatrics, and ER. Ms. Hession joined WCJC full time in October 2024.
Office: Wharton Campus, Johnson Bldg 137
Phone: (979) 532-6902
Email: hessionj@wcjc.edu
Ms. Grosser received her Associate Degree of Nursing from Victoria College in 1997. She worked in ICU and the Emergency Department at Gulf Coast Medical for 9 years as a staff nurse and as Charge nurse. She completed her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Houston-Victoria in 2009. For the past 14 years, she has worked in the Emergency Department. Ms. Grosser joined WCJC full time in May of 2023.
Office: Wharton Campus, Johnson Bldg 138
Phone: (979) 532-6593
Email: grosserg@wcjc.edu
Ms. Hernandez received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Austin Community College in 2002, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2018, and Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2025. A registered nurse for 23 years, she has worked in ICU, Renal, Peds, and ER. She has also served as a charge nurse and house supervisor. Ms. Hernandez joined WCJC full time in January 2024.
Office: Wharton Campus, Johnson Bldg 136
Phone: (979) 532-6399
Email: hernandeza@wcjc.edu
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Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, Texas 78701-3942
512-305-7400
www.bne.state.tx.us
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, Texas 78711
1-800-242-3062
www.thecb.state.tx.us
The WCJC LVN program Texas Board of Nursing approval status is fully accepted.
All career and technical education opportunities at Wharton County Junior College
follow policies of nondiscrimination offered without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, or disability including those with limited English proficiency.
For information, see the Public Notice Regarding Career and Technical Education Programs.
*In addition to Wharton County Junior College Admission criteria, students must comply
with additional program specific admission criteria, where applicable.
Todas las oportunidades de formación profesional y técnica en Wharton County Junior
College se rigen por políticas de no discriminación y se ofrecen sin distinción de
raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad, incluyendo a personas
con dominio limitado del inglés. Para más información, consulte el Aviso Público sobre Programas de Formación Profesional y Técnica.
*Además de los criterios de admisión de Wharton County Junior College, los estudiantes
deben cumplir con criterios de admisión adicionales específicos del programa, cuando
corresponda.
