NURSING & HEALTHCARE Career Technical Education - Nursing Office A8 Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Call: 559-327-2860 10 VOCATIONAL NURSE (VN) PROGRAM Our Vocational Nursing program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to enter the health care profession with confidence. From the fundamentals of nursing to the principles of mental health and everything in between, students will experience learning styles in lecture courses as well as clinical rotations around the valley. Upon completion and licensure, graduates will have the understanding and expertise to enter LVN positions in a medical office, hospital, long term care facility, and other health care settings. Call our office today to find out how to get started! Vocational Nurse Class Information ■ 18 month program (1530 hours) ■ 3 days a week (days vary) ■ Program tuition cost $15,000 ■ Additional cost approx. $4,000 ■ Books, Uniforms ■ CAE health requirements ■ State licensure expenses approx. $800 (includes application, test, and state licensure) ■ Must have access to a laptop/computer and reliable internet ■ Financial Aid is available to those who qualify Note: VN students must be able to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs. as well as stand for long periods of time. All VN applicants will interview with the Director of Nursing Requirements to apply for the VN program: ■ Must be 18 years or older ■ Pass the TABE Placement Tests in Reading and Math ■ Submit a Vocational Nurse Application within the application window with the following documents: ▶ Active Nurse Assistant Certification ▶ Proof of work experience as a CNA with a minimum of 350 hours ▶ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution ▶Valid government issued photo I.D. (CA license required) ▶ Original Birth Certificate ▶ Valid Social Security Card ▶ Have a current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card ▶ 2 letters of recommendations (from anyone except family and no older than 18 months) ▶ One 2x2 passport photo ▶ Complete all pre-requisite courses with a score of 78% or above PLEASE NOTE: ■ Students with felony or misdemeanor convictions may have issues with placements in clinicals and state licensure. Upcoming VN classes ■ September 2025 ■ January 2026 ■ September 2026 ▶Visit our website for application open and close dates. Upon completion of the VN program, CAE students will qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). For more information on the NCLEX, please visit the Board of Vocational Nursing website at www.bvnpt.ca.gov Scan QR Codes for VN Application & deadline dates
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