1452 David E. Cook Way Clovis, CA 93611  |  P:559-327-2800 | F:559-327-2889

Vocational Nurse Program

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98% graduation rate; 96% licensure rate; 93% employed in medical field



Applications closed for January 2025
Accepting application for September 2025 on:

Application Opens:  April 28, 2025
 Application Closes:  May 2, 2025
Mandatory Orientation:  May 23, 2025
Program Start Date:  
September 4, 2025


Program Overview and Class Schedule

  • Program is offered twice a year in January and September
    • 18-20 month program (1629 hours)
      Program hours include two pre-requisite courses, Nutrition, and Anatomy and Physiology
  • 3 Days a week (days vary)
  • Program comprise of 3 Segments:
TERM 1SUBJECT
VN 1Fundamental of Nursing


TERM 2
VN 2Pharmacology
VN 4Health & Illness / Intro to Medical Surgical
VN 4.5Growth & Development
VN 5Introduction to Medical Surgical / Clinical Lab
VN 5.1Introduction to Medical Surgical / Clinical Lab


TERM 3
VN 3Geriatrics
VN 6Maternity Nursing / Female
VN 7Intermediate Medical Surgical / Gerontological Nursing
VN 9.5
Principles of Mental Health
VN 8Ortho / Neuro / Clinical Lab
VN 8.1Maternity / Clinical Lab
VN 8.2Geriatrics / Clinical Lab


TERM 4
VN 6.5
Medical Surgical / Leadership
VN 9Pediatrics
VN 10Cardiac (Advanced Medical Surgical)
VN 10.5Respiratory (Advanced Medical Surgical)
VN 11Pediatrics / Clinical Lab
VN11.1Cardiac / Clinical Lab
VN 11.2Respiratory / Clinical Lab

  • Program is accredited by BVNPT (Board Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians

Application Requirements


  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Pass the TABE Placement Test with the following scores:
    • Reading:  536
    • Math:        496
  • Submit a VN Application (RTFwithin the application window with the following documents:
    • **High School Diploma or High School Equivalency*
    • **Nurse Assistant Certification (must be active)
    • **Proof of employment as a CNA for a minimum of 350 hours
    • Two letters of recommendation (from anyone except family members)
    • **Government issued photo ID (CA license required)
    • **Birth Certificate
    • **Social Security
    • One 2x2 passport photo
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR

      **NOTE:  Originals for all the above are required and CAE will take a photocopy

  • Completing the following Pre-requisite Classes:
    Medical Terminology45 hours
    Medical Math45 hours
    Nutrition 33 hours
    Anatomy & Physiology60 hours
    Vocational Nurse Prep (Must take at CAE)36 hours
IMPORTANT: If you have completed any Pre-Requisites at a different institution, you MUST provide us with OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS PRIOR  to submitting your application.  Each class must have a minimum grade of 78%

*   IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is a requirement of the California State Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians that all persons applying for a Vocational Nurse program must have a High School Diploma/GED®, Associates Degree or a Bachelor Degree.  If you have a degree from a foreign county, you must get your original transcripts/diplomas translated and evaluated from North American Educational Group.

Contact Information is listed below:
Mailing Address:

Website:  www.naeg.org

NAEG International Educational Credential

mail:        [email protected]

505 Paradise Road Unit #254

Tel: 1-888-539-2804

 Swampscott, MA 01907



Requirements upon Acceptance

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 Positive TITER
    • MMR Positive TITER
    • Tdap
    • Flu vaccine (in season)
    • COVID-19 and Booster (both required)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • American Databank
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Immunization Tracker
UNIFORM & SUPPLIES
  • 2 Designated forest green scrub tops, bottoms, and 1 lab coat
  • Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches)
  • All white nursing shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
  • Penlight, stethoscope, and bandage scissors
  • REQUIRED:  Access to a laptop/PC and reliable Internet
    • - Cell phones and tablets are NOT acceptable

Program Cost

  1. Program Fee is $15,000.00
  2. Additional expenses up to $4,000.00
Background Check/Drug Screening & Immunization Tracker
$172.00
CAE Health Requirements
Varies
Uniforms & Nursing Shoes
$250/00
State Exam application fee
$300.00
BreEze Application Fee
$300.00
Pearson View (NCLEX Exam Fee)
$200.00
Book Bundle + Access Card
$1,068.95
Fundamentals of Nursing Combo

Journey Across the Life Span

Medical/Surgical Nursing Combo

Pharmacology Textbook

Caring for Older Adults Holistically

Safe Maternity/Pediatric Combo

Nursing Leadership

Mental Health Nursing



How to get Started

  1. Complete and pass five Pre-requisite classes with a 78%
  2. Register for the CTE TABE Test($15.00)
  3. Submit VN Application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department with the required documents
  4. For further questions, please call Nursing and Allied Health Department at (559) 327-2860.

Student Aid

Students aids are available to eligible students.
  1. For Federal aid, see PELL Grant for eligibility and requirements.
  2. For California State and local student aids, see Financial Aid Agency for different agencies, eligibility and requirements.
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