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 online during the application period. Include ALL required attachments. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
18 years of age or older
Official sealed U.S. High School Transcript or GED Certificate with graduation date. Must be submitted in person.

Transcripts from countries other than the United States MUST be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. High School requirements PRIOR to submiission.
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 have current experience as a CNA or medical assistant providing direct patient care .
Must provide evidence of having completed a Medical Math and Medical Terminology course within the last 5 years.
Must provide three professional references (Employer, supervisor, teacher). A link will be sent to them directly.
You must have a valid email address

Applicants to the Vocational Nursing (VN) Program are required to submit a TEAS exam score of 60 or higher with their application. Applicants may take the TEAS exam up to two (2) times per year. Test results must be within the last year.

TEAS Exam Schedule

The TEAS exam will be offered on the third Friday of each month (limited to 18 seats) at 9:00 a.m. on the following dates:

July 17, 2026 Registration link : forms.gle/8bFTUnqyFZoWSuaJ6
August 21, 2026 Registration link : forms.gle/rFedXWyxYcgu6afd9
September 18, 2026 Registration link : forms.gle/95SxkmeVEmV9GuuA7
October 16, 2026 Registration link : forms.gle/696QX2vkm41n6aYc6
November 20, 2026 Registration link : forms.gle/cbmWDezKXh98aQMi8

The Exam will be given at the Inland Career Education Center located at 1200 North E St. San Bernardino in Medical Building C

Exam Fee

The cost of the TEAS exam is $70, payable by the student via credit card at the time of testing.

ATI Account Requirement

***All applicants must create an ATI Testing account prior to the exam in order to take the test, access scores, and send official results. Please create your account at

www.atitesting.com

Be sure to register using the exact first and last name that appears on your government-issued photo ID.

Identification Requirements

A valid, government-issued photo ID is required on the day of testing. Please note:

Photocopies of IDs are not accepted
Photos of IDs displayed on a phone are not accepted
The name on your ATI account and TEAS registration must exactly match the name on your photo ID