Vocational Nursing Program (VN) 

Vocational Nursing Program (VN) 

Program Information 

This program runs year-round for a duration of 18 months. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion. As an accredited institution by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), graduates will be eligible to take the California State Licensure Exam to become Licensed Vocational Nurses. To obtain a California Vocational Nursing license, students must pass the NCLEX-PN exam. The program prepares students for this exam through a combination of classroom instruction and clinical practice at local hospitals. Please note that drug tests and fingerprinting will be conducted on the first day of the program. If a student's drug test results are positive, they will be dismissed from the program without a refund.

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on the body systems approach. Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, pediatrics, pharmacology, growth and development are integrated throughout. The emphasis is on total patient care and progresses from simple to complex utilizing the nursing process. While adapting to changing trends within the healthcare delivery system, the program emphasizes meeting the needs of patients and families throughout the stages of life.

Application requirements

• Submit an application in person during the registration period. Late submissions will not be accepted.

• 18 years of age or older 

• Official sealed U.S. High School Transcript or GED Certificate 

1. Transcripts from countries other than the United States MUST be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. High School requirements PRIOR to turning them in.

2. Electronic school transcripts can be sent to the school registrar via email by the agency.  elsa.martinez@sbcusd.k12.ca.us

• Social Security Card 

• Drivers License or State Issued I.D. Card  (*Must not be expired*)

• No felony, misdemeanor, or DUI convictions (May result in denial for NCLEX licensure) 

• Applicants must either be a State Certified C.N.A. or have completed a Medical Assistant, EMT, Respiratory, or Hemodialysis Technician program and be able to provide proof. 

• Must provide evidence of having completed a Medical Math and Medical Terminology course within the last 5 years.

• Must provide three (3) letters of professional reference on an official letterhead with a wet signature, dated within the last year. 

• You must have a valid email address

• You will need to take the TEAS Exam (Nursing Entrance Exam) and pay a non-refundable fee of $70 at registration.