Vocational Nurse (VN) Program
The VN program is offered twice a year in January and September.

Class Schedule

 18–20-month program (1,629 hours)
Program hours include two pre-requisite courses, Nutrition and Anatomy and Physiology.
 3 days a week (days vary) 3 Segments.

Requirements to apply for the VN Program

 Must be at least 18 years of age

 Pass the TABE placement tests in Reading and Math

 Submit a VN Application with the following documents: See website for application deadline
oHigh School Diploma or High School Equivalency

oNurse Assistant Certification

oProof of 350 hours of employment as a CNA

o2 letters of recommendation (no older than 18 months) oGovernment issued photo I.D
oBirth Certificate oSocial Security Card
oOne 2x2 passport photo

oAmerican Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card Originals for all the above are required and CAE will take a photocopy

Pre-Requisite Classes (taken within 5 years of start date)

      Vocational Nurse Prep (must be taken at CAE)                      36 hours       Medical Terminology                                          45 hours

Program Cost

Program Fee 	$12,000

Additional expenses up to $4,000
	Background Check/ Drug Screening & Immunization Tracker	$157
	Books	$1,068.95        CAE Health Requirements	$varies.
	Uniforms & Nursing Shoes	$250 	State Exam application fee	$300 	NCLEX/BreEZ VUE Testing fee	$500
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Important note

If you received your diploma outside of the U.S., you must get your original transcript/diploma translated and evaluated from North American Educational Group (NAEG). See information below:
	Website:	www.naeg.org 	E-mail:	info@naeg.org 	Phone:	1.888.539.2804

Under “NOTES”, it must state: These studies are equivalent to either a General Equivalency Test or a High School diploma in the United States.

	Nutrition (or FN 40)

	Medical Math (inter. Algebra, Math 103) 	Anatomy & Physiology

Requirements upon acceptance into the VN

33 hours 45 hours
60 hours

How to get started

Step 1. Complete all requirements to apply. Step 2. Register for the TABE test ($15.00)
Registration is available ONLINE ONLY at:

Health Requirements

	CAE Student Questionnaire 	CAE Physical Exam Form
	CAE Immunization form including: 	2- step TB skin test
	Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) Positive Titer 	Varicella, MMR, Tdap vaccines
	Covid-19 full vaccination & Covid booster 	Flu vaccine (current season)
Additional Requirements
	American Databank - Background Check, Drug Screening & Immunization Tracker

Uniform & Supplies
	2 designated forest green scrub tops, bottoms, & 1 lab coat 	Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches)
	All white nursing shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes) 	Penlight, stethoscope, & bandage scissors
	Access to a laptop/PC & reliable internet REQUIRED o cell phones are NOT acceptable

www.clovisadult.cusd.com 	Scroll over Online Registration 	Click CTE TABE Testing
	Or scan the QR code to register

Step 3. Submit a VN Application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department with the required documents.

For additional questions, please call the Nursing and Allied Health Department
at 559.327.2860

or visit our campus in Room A8 at

1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis CA 93611

^Revised ^4.17.24 ^LS	Visit us at our website: www.clovisadult.cusd.com